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, March 14th, 2016
Margaret Henschen
Margaret "Marge" Elizabeth Henschen, 85, New Knoxville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:35 am, surrounded by family at her residence.
She was born December 25, 1930 in Ada, Ohio to Carl and Anna (Hoy) Smith, Sr. She married the love of her life Allen Henschen on May 6, 1951 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ada, Ohio. Allen preceded her in death on May 12, 2002.
She is survived by her children: Terry Henschen, of New Knoxville; Tom (Marlene) Henschen of New Knoxville; Son-In-Law Steve (Pam) Gast of New Knoxville; by two grandchildren Tyler (Jill) Henschen of New Knoxville; Kelly (Nick) Schoenlein of New Knoxville; a special family friend Sharon Kruse and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, by a brother, Carl Smith, Jr., and by her daughter Trina Gast.
Marge was a 1948 graduate and proud cheerleader of Ada High School and was a co-owner of Almar Farms and the Calico Cow and Cranberry Barn of New Knoxville. Marge was a lifelong farmer who worked alongside her husband and children, as well as being an avid gardener, antique collector, and seamstress. In her younger years, she enjoyed square dancing and bowling.
She was a member of Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen where she taught Sunday School. She also taught Catechism and Sunday School at First Church of New Knoxville. Marge was a member of the New Knoxville Historical Society, Civic Association, and JTDMH Woman's Guild. Most of all Marge loved her family, friends, and her Lord.
Funeral rites will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen, Pastor Tom Sager, Officiant. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.
Friends may call from 4-9 P.M. Tuesday at Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen where memorial gifts may be given to Gideons International, Faith Alliance Church, or Grand Lake Hospice.
Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to Marge's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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