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, November 17th, 2017
Michael Ruschau
Michael L. Ruschau, age 61 of Cridersville, died at 1:59 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health Care System.
He was born February 24, 1956 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Jerome and Pauline Mescher Ruschau. He married Karen A. David, who survives.
For the last 12 years, Mike had worked as a Customer Courtesy Clerk with Kroger Grocery in St. Marys. Prior to working at Krogers, he had been a printer with Direct Graphics of Sidney. He was very involved with the Eagles 691 of Wapakoneta; being on their bowling and golf leagues. He was the Past Worthy President of the Eagles 691 and the Treasurer of the Eagles District 22. He was an avid reader, a die hard football fan rooting on the Oakland Raiders and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was past councilman with the Village of Cridersville. He will be remembered for being a genuine loving person with a welcoming personality and a heart of gold.
Survivors also include his sons - Jeremy (Jacquelyn) Ruschau of Columbus; Nick Ruschau of Columbus; Jonathan (Jessica Arthur) Foley of Cridersville; 2 grandchildren - Isabella Ruschau and Samantha Ruschau; a brother - David (Molly) Ruschau of Avon; a sister - Sandra (Timothy) Hirschfeld of St. Marys; a sister-in-law Theresa Ruschau of New Bremen; also his 2 four legged buddies - Angel and Siezzar.
He was preceded in death by a brother - Mark Ruschau.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday and 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. An Eagles memorial service will begin 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auglaize County Library or Eagles God, Flag, and Country.
Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com.
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