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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Wednesday, October 7th, 2015
Ralph Klopfenstein
Ralph Eugene Klopfenstein, 86, St. Marys, OH died 8:03 a.m. Monday October 5, 2015 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born July 5, 1929 in Uniopolis, OH to John and Kathryn (Vinson) Klopfenstein. On December 8, 1953, he married Mary Lou Homan, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Teresa Klopfenstein of Mount Vernon, OH; son John (Lyn) Klopfenstein of Ocala, FL; son James (Jeanne) Klopfenstein of St. Marys, OH; grandchildren: Justin Klopfenstein, Joel Klopfenstein, Jordan (Laremy) Griffis, Erin (Matt) Miller, Lauren Klopfenstein; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Esther Homan, Edwin (Luella) Homan, Louis (Mildred) Homan, Helen Homan, Martina (Carl) Uhlenhake, Helen (Richard) Trigg.
Preceded in death by: parents John and Kathryn Klopfenstein; sister Romilda Klopfenstein; sister Josephine Klopfenstein; brother John Klopfenstein; brother Earl (Grace) Klopfenstein; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Raymond (Vera) Homan, Leonore Homan, Al (Bernie) Homan, Victor Homan, Viola (Harold) Muhlenkamp, Thomas Homan, Julianna Homan.
He attended New Knoxville High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.
He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked as a mechanic. He then worked as a courier for St. Marys Chrysler for a number of years.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was also a life member of American Legion Post # 323 and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767, both in St. Marys.
Ralph was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His favorite pastimes include walking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also had a lifelong interest in all types of motor vehicles, and was a tremendous supporter of The OSU Buckeyes.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Friday October 9, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, with the Rev. David Beck, celebrant and Deacon Martin Brown, homilist. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at Gethsemane in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either Friends of Holy Rosary or Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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