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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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Jerry Grunden
Jerry L. Grunden, age 88 of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys.
He was born on December 17, 1936 to the late Herbert F. and Thelma (Shaner) Grunden in Celina. On June 14 1958, he married his beloved wife, Cora Blackburn who passed away on April 30, 2003.
He is also survived by his daughter Sherrie (Steve) Henderson of Crossville, TN, stepson Thomas Gillum of Michigan, stepdaughter Brenda Akins of Mississippi, nine grandchildren Brian (Zoa) Henderson of Spring City, TN, Cody (Ashely) Henderson of St. Marys, Jamie (Derek) Tussing of Celina, Eric Barnes of Chattanooga, TN, Travis (Cheri) Gillum of Bowling Green, Nicole Donovan of Celina, Kelly (Jeff) Watson of Celina, Jerry Croston of Ohio, Jim (Tonya) Croston of Ohio, twenty seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, brothers Joe (Sally) Grunden of Celina, Mike (Lou) Grunden of Celina, sister Kay Gibson of Celina and brother-in-law Gene Marshall of Celina.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by his stepson Ronald Gillum, stepdaughter Carolyn Croston, brothers Don (Madalyn) Grunden, Jack (Ruby) Grunden, sisters Linda Marshall, Diane (Charles) Miller, and granddaughter Rhonda Henderson.
Jerry graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1954. He was formerly employed at MidMark Corp as a Welder in Versailles. He was a proud member of the Montezuma Church of Christ, the Celina Eagles and enjoyed a life filled with outdoor adventures. He found great joy in fishing and hunting, pastimes that brought him peace and happiness throughout his years.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Friends and family may call from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. on Friday at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
Condolences may be shared with the Grunden family online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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