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
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
James Boeckman
James H. Boeckman, 72, of Dayton, OH formerly of Minster, died at 2:20 AM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home, Kettering.
He was born April 15, 1941 in Minster to the late Richard & Alvira (Moeller) Boeckman.
He is survived by brothers & sisters: Barbara & Jack Wilson, Troy, Paul & Phyllis Boeckman, Centerville, Mark & Florence Boeckman, Buford, GA, Ann Bergman, Minster, Cathy & Wayne Mullenix, Piqua and Joseph & Jane Boeckman, Columbus and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Irene & a brother-in-law Ray Bergman.
James was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Dayton and former member of St. Augustine Church, Minster and a member of the Minster K of C.
He was a graduate of Minster High School, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and a Master's degree from The Ohio State University. He taught high school for several years and then was the owner/operator of "Book World" in Fairborn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Augustine Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday August 23 and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Radio Maria.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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