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
Monday, August 11th, 2014
Elizabeth Poeppelman
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Poeppelman, 56, Carthagena, died Aug. 10, 2014, at her home.
She was born May 14, 1958, to Robert and M. Elaine Rypkema Frericks. On July 5, 1980, she married Randy Poeppelman, who survives in Carthagena.
Also surviving are two sons, Jordan Poeppelman, New Bremen, and Joseph Poeppelman, Coldwater; three brothers, Robert (Sharon) Frericks, Minster, Mike Frericks, Fort Loramie, and Tom Frericks, Port Clinton; mother- and father-in-law, Victor and Sylvia Poeppelman, Texas; and four brothers- and sisters-in-law, Sue (Gary) Powers, California, Jeff Poeppelman, Huber Heights, Cindy (Dave) Winkeljohn, Texas, and Angie Speelman, Piqua.
She worked at the St. Henry Bank and Randy Poeppelman Auto Sales in Carthagena. She was an avid reader, loved flowers and cross-stitch. She also bowled in Fort Recovery for many years.
A memorial service is 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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