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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Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
Sylvester Berning
Sylvester "Si" Henry Berning, age 88, Sidney, passed away of natural causes early Monday morning, September 19, 2016, at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born October 31, 1927, in Oran, Ohio, to the late Fred and Frances (Wuebker) Berning. On May 25, 1957, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, Sylvester married Velma Ann (Homan) Berning who survives.
Also surviving are six children: Lois & Mike Kramer of Versailles, Theresa Berning & dear friend Mike Grillot of Versailles, Patrick & Alice Berning of Sidney, Ann Dircksen of Fort Loramie, Connie Tolbert of Anna and Dale & Kay Berning of Sidney; 13 Grandchildren: Angie Armstrong, Amy Gruden, Karen Kramer and Ashley Rohr, Jill & fiance Jason Seger, Lora and Keith Berning, Dustin Dircksen, Sara Tolbert, Adam, Rachel, Erik and Andrew Berning; 6 great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Ethan Armstrong, Allyson, Bryant and McKenna Gruden and Alexis Rohr; siblings: Norma Bergman of Botkins, Eugene & Irene Berning of St. Patrick, and Marie & James Theis of Sidney; brothers & sisters-in-laws: Donald Homan of St. Marys, Lillian Homan of New Bremen, Alvin Brown of New Bremen, Joann Homan of New Bremen and Leo Jr. & Diane Homan of Maria Stein.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Berning and a son-in-law, Gerard Dircksen; siblings: Andrew Berning, and Fred & Betty Berning; brothers & sisters-in-law: Nick Bergman, Maurice & Joann, Harold & Rosemary Homan, Dorothy & Anthony Brown, Arnold Homan, and Ruth Brown.
Mr. Berning had been engaged in dairy farming all of his working life. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and the McCartyville Knights of Columbus. He was a past member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau.
Si enjoyed visiting with his family, puzzles, playing cards and watching Reds baseball. Over the years, he cherished opportunities for a little fishing or traveling with Velma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in McCartyville with Fr. Stephen Mondiek presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 am at the church.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Miami County Hospice or charity of donor's choice.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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