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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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
James McDowell
James A. McDowell, age 61, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on May 10, 1964, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Carl and Mary Bernice (Rohrer) McDowell, Sr.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Teka.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Ashley and 2 grandsons and one granddaughter; his siblings, Carl Edward (Connie) McDowell, Jr. of Portland, Connie Price of Portland, John (Karla) McDowell of Fort Recovery, Norbert McDowell of Fort Recovery, Virginia (Bob) Bueter of Fort Recovery, Dolores McDowell of Celina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim enjoyed going to Goodwill and local auctions, where he would search for his next deal and project. He would always track down wood furniture, which he would refinish and make like new. Jim also enjoyed going on bike rides around town.
An open house celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Christ Chapel, 2535 Wabash Road, Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846.
Following the celebration of life at 3:30 PM, a burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home is serving Jim's family.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com
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