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
Monday, February 4th, 2019
Christopher Dues
Christopher Alan Dues, age 27, of Sidney, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima.
He was born November 2, 1991 in Medina.
He is survived by father Greg & Charlotte Dues of New Bremen and mother Laura (Eiler) Koester. Chris is also survived by, grandparents Alvin & Ginny Dues of Coldwater, Gary & Carol Moon of New Bremen and Dan Eiler of Newton Falls; brothers, George Jr. & Jennifer Franks of Dayton, Robert Franks of Columbus and Benjamin Franks of Camp Pendleton, California.
Chris was a former leader and active member of the Boy Scouts and enjoyed playing the guitar. He attended Wright State University.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Alexander Witt officiating.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday and from 9 to 10 am Thursday.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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