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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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
August Gaier Jr.
August R. Gaier Jr., age 77, Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence Sunday, July 15, 2018.
He was born August 28, 1940, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late August Sr. and Esther (Larger) Gaier. On September 21, 1963, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, August married Carol (Anderson) Gaier who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Stacey & Steve Hilgefort, Todd & Denise Gaier and Shelly & Kevin Pleiman, all of Fort Loramie along with 13 grandchildren: Joel Hilgefort & fiancee Julie Hoying, Lindsey and Maeve Hilgefort, Jada and Josie Gaier, Brock, Aly and Braylen McCumber, Ethan, Owen, Anderson, Abram and Quinton Pleiman; six siblings: Ralph Gaier of Fort Loramie, Ted & Joanne Gaier of Fort Loramie, Richard & Sue Gaier of Minster, Rosemary & Jim Brussell of Fort Loramie, Kathleen & Joe Brinkman of Minster and LeRoy & Lucy Gaier of Minster as well as sisters & brothers-in-law: Kathy Gaier of Minster, Shirley & Ron Olding of Minster, Lila & Bob Briner of Dayton, Kathy & Greg Stricker of Minster and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two infant children, Kelly and Doug Gaier; four siblings: Tom & Norma, Bill, Jack & Dolores, infant Carl and sister-in-law, Marty Gaier.
Mr. Gaier was a 1958 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He served in the Army National Guards in 1962 and over the years, maintained Certified Chrysler Mechanic credentials. He retired in 2008 from Gaier's C.D.J.R. Inc. where he had been part owner and master mechanic.
August was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters, Newport Sportsman's Club, Shelby County Crappie Club and the infamous Road Hawks. Jr. "Old Bluegill" was an avid fisherman and league bowler. He also enjoyed Redskin basketball and baseball, especially when his grandchildren were playing.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, July 20, 2018, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday 9:00 to 10:00 AM Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Education Foundation, Fire Department or Rescue Squad.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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