Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, December 27th, 2023
Jason Deitsch
Jason Allen Deitsch, 46, of St. Henry, OH died unexpectedly Sunday December 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born September 18, 1977 in St. Marys, OH to Robert "Butch" A. and Loretta (Rupert) Deitsch.
Survivors include: daughter Kirsten Deitsch of Celina, OH; daughter Emily Zimmerman of Commerce, MI; mother Loretta Deitsch of Celina, OH; sister Dawn (Chad) Heikkila of Minneapolis, MN; niece and nephew Ashley Heikkila and Jacob Heikkila; aunts, uncles and cousins; mother of his children Jessica Zimmerman of Celina, OH; numerous friends and co-workers.
Preceded in death by his father Robert "Butch" Deitsch on November 4, 2020.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1996). A construction superintendent, he worked for H.A. Dorsten, Inc. in Minster, OH. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastimes included camping at River Trail Campgrounds in Mendon OH and working the pit crew at dirt tracks in Montpelier and Gas City, IN. He enjoyed shooting with his daughter and friends. On Saturday mornings, he liked to make sure that everyone started their day with a good, solid breakfast that had been prepared on his grill.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday December 28, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. The Rev. Rhonda Hainer will officiate the services.
Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
His family encourages all attendees to wear Michigan (Go Blue) sportswear in his honor.
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