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
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Mary Eileen Meyer
Mary Eileen Meyer age 89, of Minster, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Heritage Center, Minster.
She was born on June 20, 1929 in Egypt, Ohio to the late Herman Sr. & Gertrude (Knuefner) Albers. On June 18, 1949, Eileen married Urban A. Meyer who survives in Minster.
She is also survived by 10 children: John Meyer, St. Marys, Ken & Ann (Boecker) Meyer, Minster, Roger & Phyllis (Schnieder) Meyer, Arlington, TX, Patty Meyer, Trion, GA, Donna (Meyer) Bolden, Villa Rica, GA, Jim Meyer, New Bremen, Sharon (Meyer) Phlipot, Minster, Frank & Irene (Keller) Meyer, S. Henry, Chuck & Cindy (Lefeld) Meyer, Coldwater, Greg & Jenny (Wilker) Meyer, Oakwood, 24 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, sisters and in-laws: Dorothy & Jim Meyer, Sidney, Norma Gill & Bob Wells, Wapakoneta, Rosie & Dave Cooper, New Bremen, Diane & Bob Wyen, McCartyville, Betty & Gerald Kempfer, Botkins, Peg & Tim Simon, Houston, sister-in-law Fritz Albers, Maria Stein, in-laws: Roman Meyer, Coldwater, Rita Wuebker, Minster, Dolores Vollmer, New Bremen, Jeanne Kemper, New Bremen.
She was preceded in death by son David Meyer, grandson Duane Bolden, siblings, Rita & Henry Seger, Donald Albers, Herman Jr. "Hap" & Cecelia Albers, Martha & Elmer Wolters, Gene Gill, Robert "Bobby" Albers and infant Delores Albers, in-laws: Robert Meyer, Vera & Lawrence Schmiesing, Esther & Ralph Frey, Larry Kemper, Mary Ann Meyer, Bob Vollmer, Ralph & Marie Huelsman and Stan Wuebker.
Eileen was a dedicated homemaker on the farm and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Everyone loved her sugar cookies and sweets. She followed her grandchildren's sporting events and was a great caregiver. She was a member of St. Augustine Church, Minster and a member of Minster Eagles Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Augustine Church with Rev. Frankline Rayappa celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday January 31, and Friday from 9 AM to 9:45 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to Minster Area Life Squad and Heritage Manor Activity Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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