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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Friday, October 23rd, 2015
Rita Pottkotter
Rita A. Pottkotter, 88, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on October 21, 2015, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio.
She was born November 30, 1926, in St. Henry, to the late Leo and Catherine (Braun) May. On September 30, 1950, she married Jerome Pottkotter, who died December 23, 2009.
Surviving are ten children, Dave Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, Gary "Pete" (Norma) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, Nancy Mueller of Osgood, OH, Diann (John) Will of Fort Recovery, Deb (Joe) Thobe of Fort Recovery, Karl (Debbie) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, Becky (Jerry) Bihn of Fort Recovery, Alan (Chris) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, Les (Marilyn) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, and Roy (Kim) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery; six siblings, Ralph May of St. Henry, Howard (Donna) May of St. Henry, Victor (Charlene) May of New Weston, OH, Ruth (Henry Jr.) Kunkler of Burkettsville, OH, Walter (Irene) May of St. Henry, and Jerry (Lou Ann) May of St. Henry; 40 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Rosie May of Fort Recovery.
Deceased are son-in-law, Fred Mueller; a great grandchild, Damon Klenke; two brothers, Wilfred "Bud" and Thomas May; two sisters, Jeanette Homan and infant sister, Delores May; and in-laws, Marilyn May and Ernie Homan.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joe, Ohio and was also a member of the church's Ladies Sodality.
She was a wonderful cook and a devout Catholic, who prayed the rosary daily. Rita also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her smile will be missed by many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joe, Fr. Ned Brown officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joe.
Calling is 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Sunday and 9:00 am-9:45 am Monday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
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