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
Friday, June 2nd, 2017
Donald Huelskamp
Donald A. Huelskamp, 90, Mount Gilead, Ohio and formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on May 31, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 17, 1927, in St. Joe, Ohio to the late Henry and Eleanora (Nieberding) Huelskamp.
Surviving are his brother, Lester (Mildred) Huelskamp of Fort Recovery, OH; his sister, Bernice (Tom) Barhorst of McCartyville, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his siblings, Linus (Juletta) Huelskamp and Leroy (Betty) Huelskamp.
He was a graduate of Indiana Technical College, Fort Wayne, IN.
He retired from working as a mechanical engineer for HMP Corporation, Mount Gilead.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cardington, Ohio. Donald loved the outdoors and became a trail volunteer at Mount Gilead State Park. He was skilled in wood working and enjoyed his 1969 Corvette. Donald also passionately promoted Flying Horse Farms, Mount Gilead, Ohio, which is a camp for seriously ill children.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, June 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joe, Ohio, Fr. Ned Brown officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joe.
Calling is 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Sunday and 9:00 am-9:45 am Monday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Ohio. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Fort Recovery.
Contributions can be made to Flying Horse Farms, Mount Gilead, Ohio.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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