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
Thursday, May 30th, 2024
James DeArmond
James Dale DeArmond, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2024 at his residence in Celina.
James aka "Jim" was born May 23, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio. He was adopted and raised by Donald and Naomi DeArmond on the family farm west of Rockford.
Jim graduated from Parkway High School with the Class of 1966. He was a truck driver for Schroyer Inc., New Idea, and Hunt transportation for many years before retiring. When he wasn't driving, you could find him enjoying a cold one and surrounded by great friends. Jim was a member of the Celina Moose, Coldwater FOE, and the Celina VFW for many years.
He was preceded by his parents, Don and Naomi DeArmond, along with his biological mother Loretta Crowell and brother Gerald Crowell.
He is survived by two sons: Donald (Tina) DeArmond of Celina, and James (Michelle) DeArmond of Fort Wayne, along with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by five siblings: Judith, Jenni, Kevin, Janice, and Pamela; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Joan DeArmond, and former daughter-in-law, Valerie DeArmond.
A celebration of life service, honoring Jim's life, will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Come with your favorite memories of Jim to share with family and friends.
Condolences may be shared online with the DeArmond family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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