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
Monday, April 8th, 2024
Patricia Ellis
Patricia Lorine Ellis, age 50, of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
She was born on February 8, 1974, in St. Marys. Patricia's father, Dennis Ellis, preceded her in death, and her mother, Vickie (McElroy) Wiechart, survives in Celina.
Patricia also leaves behind her sons Zachary Ellis of Wapakoneta and Dylan Ellis of St. Marys; along with granddaughter Serenity; brother Jay (Kimmi) Keysor of Wabash; and sister Jean (Terry) Gallimore of St. Marys; as well as her half-brothers Tom Eversman, Kevin Sawmiller, and Randy Sawmiller.
She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Patsy & Walter McElroy; paternal grandparents Laura & Bevan Ellis; and an infant half-sister Christina Sawmiller.
Patricia was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, and had worked at various waitressing jobs around the area.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Patricia, with details to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home of Celina.
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