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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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Brent Vogel
Brent M. Vogel, 55, formerly of Celina, OH died Monday February 17, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Lima, OH, from injuries sustained in an accidental fall at his residence.
He was born October 14, 1969 in Celina, OH to Thomas and Shari (Brown) Vogel.
Survivors include: wife Susan E. (Schilling) Vogel of Leipsic, OH; daughter Mic Kenzie Vogel of Celina, OH; son Zachary Vogel of Celina, OH; father Thomas (Lucille Ashley) Vogel of Celina, OH; sister Brenda Stein of Lewis Center, OH; sister Kyrsten (Mike) Walton of Celina, OH; brother Joshua (Jackie) Vogel of Columbus, OH; brother Matthew Vogel of Coldwater, OH; nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by: mother Shari (Brown) Vogel; paternal grandparents Harold and Mildred Vogel; maternal grandparents Paul and Lois Brown.
He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School (Class of 1988) and Rhodes State College in Lima, OH.
Brent proudly served his country in the United States Army. A heavy equipment operator, he was assigned to Co. A 577th Engineer Battalion.
A Nationally Registered Paramedic, he had worked for Celina Fire Department, Oklahoma City, OK EMS and volunteered for Mercer Co. EMS with Squad 4 in Rockford, OH. Recently, he had worked at TSC in Ottawa, OH.
His favorite pastime was fishing. An expert marksman and strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, he enjoyed target practice in his free time.
A Celebration of Brent's Life is scheduled to be held Sunday March 16, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Restoration Center located at 5100 Fairground Road in Celina, OH.
The Mercer Co. Firefighters' Association Colorguard will conduct a funeral honors ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
Casual dress is encouraged for attendees.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Brent's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys, OH.
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