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, February 20th, 2025
Jim Monroe
Jim M. "Money" Monroe, age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
He was born on June 4, 1955, to the late Clifford and Jesselyn E. (Archer) Monroe in Celina, Ohio. On September 10, 1983, he married Linda Charlene Moorman, who survives, living in Celina.
He is also survived by his four loving children Melissa (Doug) Schwieterman of Celina, Nikki Della Vella of Avon, Jamie (Mitchell) Nutt of Celina and Brian Monroe of Celina. He has left behind eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, which he adored. Jim is survived by his brother Jerry Monroe of Ft. Myers, FL, four sisters Patsy Rohler of Celina, Martha (Larry) Knapke of Celina, Jetta (Ed) Mutter of Celina and Terri (Bob) Shinn of Celina.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Theresa Monroe and brothers-in-law Jim Rohler and Mike Costanzo.
Jim graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1973. He was formerly employed at JC Penny's Grocery, Huffy's, Riesen Plumbing, and Ken's Carryout. Jim joined the Celina Moose Lodge #1473 in 1976. Five years later, in 1981, he took on the role of club manager, and shortly thereafter, he became the lodge's secretary. In 1986, he was appointed as the lodge administrator. He was a member of the Celina American Legion Post #210, Celina V.F.W. Post #5713, Coldwater Eagles Grand Lake Aerie #3025, a 32nd Degree member of the Celina Masonic Lodge #241 F. & A.M., and the Antioch Temple of the Shrine.
A public visitation for friends and family will be held from 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life and dinner will follow at 6:30 P.M. at the Celina American Legion Post #210.
Jim was generous in contributing to numerous charities, therefore please donate to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be shared with the Monroe Family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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