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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Monday, June 16th, 2008
Steven Henkle
Steven D. Henkle, 62, of Rockford, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, following a semi-truck accident.
He was born September 12, 1945, in Van Wert County, to Thorsen and Helen Burris Henkle, Rockford, who survive. On Nov. 17, 1973, he married Kathy Eshleman, who survives.
He was a self employed truck driver, and a member of the Rockford United Methodist Church.
Other survivors are two sons, Steven (Sherry) Henkle II and Brady (Kris) Henkle, all of Rockford; two daughters, Lori (Scott) Schoenleben, Rockford, and Sherri Henkle, St. Marys; a brother, Michael (Linda) Henkle, Rockford; two sisters, Connie Marbaugh, Willshire, and Linda Hart, Columbus.; eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Deceased is a grandchild and a great-grandchild.
Services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Rockford United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mike Berne officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and one hour prior to service Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to Leota Braun Foundation.
Condolences can be left at www.ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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