Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:15AM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 615 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:32AM EDT until August 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 532 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville and Ridgeway.
Today 78° Today 78° chance 63° 63° Tomorrow 79° Tomorrow 79° 65° 65°
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Mary Menchhofer
Mary Lou Menchhofer, age 89, of Celina, passed away February 7, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
She was born August 2, 1935, in Boonville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ernest H. "Pete" and LaVera (Dickson) Angerman. Mary Lou was married to Lyle E. Menchhofer, who preceded her in death on January 25, 1987.
Mary Lou had 3 sons: Greg Menchhofer (Maria Suhr) of Celina, Jerry Menchhofer, who passed away July 12, 2016, and Brian (Tammy) Menchhofer, who survives in Fort Wayne.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Cory (Cassandra) Menchhofer, Tyler (Cassie) Menchhofer, Derek Menchhofer, Meghan (Phil) Ottah, Kendra (Brian Dammeyer) Menchhofer, Kaleb (Jess) Menchhofer, Andrew (Chelsea) Menchhofer, Caitlyn (Zach Hembree) Menchhofer, Brooke (Todd) Knote, Braedon Menchhofer, and Brody Menchhofer; many great-grandchildren; a brother and 2 sisters: William (Mary) Angerman, Patricia (Estel) Hipp,
and Bonnie (Terry) Gwin, all residents of Kansas; and her companion of many years, Dave Quilling, of Celina.
Mary Lou graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Alpha Delta Omega (ADO) Sorority of Celina.
She enjoyed Women's League Bowling at Plaza Lanes, and playing cards. Her favorite things were eating salmon, drinking wine, and listening to dance music. A cat lover, Mary Lou took excellent care of her pets.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Friday, March 7, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:30, with Pastor Deb Monnin, officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
Condolences can be expressed to Mary Lou's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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