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
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Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
James Hemmelgarn
James "Elge" A. M. Hemmelgarn, age 69, of rural Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Jansen) Hemmelgarn on September 14, 1954, in Celina, Ohio. On July 2, 1976, he married his wife of 47 years, Carol (Rice) Hemmelgarn, who survives in Celina.
Elge is also survived by his beloved children Russell Hemmelgarn of Columbus and his children Rosalie, James and Mia. Ian Hemmelgarn and his children Brandon (Kaitlin), Lillian and Taylor. Rachel Hemmelgarn and her children Trey Quillen and Zach Quillen. Maggie (Ryan) Starr and their children Charlotte Starr and Westin Starr. Breeana Hemmelgarn (Matt Schott) and their children Henry Schott and Lucas Schott, all of Celina.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law; Mike (Jan) Hemmelgarn, Pat (Marty) Hemmelgarn both of Celina, Sam Hemmelgarn of Kettering, Barbara Hemmelgarn of Ellicott City, Md., Vickie Hemmelgarn and Nancy Hemmelgarn both of Celina; his sister Peggy Corotis of Hilliard; Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Peggy Mowry, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; James (Patricia) Rice, Denton, Texas; and Barb (Robert) Mapel, Cincinnati, Ohio. He also has numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jerry Hemmelgarn, Tom Hemmelgarn, Jack Hemmelgarn, his brother-in-law; Mark Corotis, brother-in- law Donald Mowry and sister-in-law Shelly Hemmelgarn.
He graduated from Celina High School with the Class of 1973. James was the owner/operator of the surrounding area Charles Chip franchise in the 1970s and is remembered fondly by his customers. He retired as an independent plumber. He enjoyed farming on his little farm. In his free time, he loved spending time with his family, especially playing and teasing his 12 grandchildren, riding motorcycles and shooting guns. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge #1473.
Elge will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of enjoying his unique sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Celina Moose Lodge #1473 in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice, in honor of James "Elge" A. M. Hemmelgarn.
Condolences may be shared with the Hemmelgarn family online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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