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.
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.
Flood Warning issued August 19 at 10:36PM EDT until August 20 at 7:00AM 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 700 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1036 PM 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.
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
John Harlett
John "Hondo" Harlett, 64, of St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Sunday June 18, 2023 at his residence.
He was born July 28, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to Clarence and Marcella (Wissman - Finke) Harlett.
Survivors include: daughter Ashley (Eric) Dean of Troy, OH; son Joshua Harlett of Charlotte, NC; 3 granddaughters: Eva Dean, Elliana Dean, Bellami Dean; sister Linda (Jeff) Duff of Lima, OH; half-brother Richard Finke of Celina, OH; close companion Dawn Berry of St. Marys, OH; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Clarence and Marcella Harlett; half-brother A. James Finke.
He was a graduate of New Bremen High School (Class of 1976). He worked for Crown Equipment in New Bremen and Celina for 46 years. His favorite pastimes included running, listening to classic rock music from his large collection of vinyl record albums, following OSU Buckeyes and St. Marys Roughriders sports teams. Hondo was fond of animals, and was often seen walking his dogs "Butters" and "Roadie" around town. He was proud of having participated with his daughter Ashley in numerous walks and fundraisers in support of the Alzheimer's Association. More than anything else, he treasured the time spent with his granddaughters.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 24, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen.
Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Hondo's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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