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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Monday, October 28th, 2019
Othmar Heitkamp
Othmar C. "Ott" Heitkamp age 81 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away at 11:18 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
He was born July 1, 1938 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Leo & Clara (Bills) Heitkamp. He married Patricia Pazitney on September 12, 1964 and she survives in Maria Stein.
He is also survived by children: Angie Crider, Celina, Doug & Denise Heitkamp, Maria Stein, Tracy & John Drees, Fort Loramie, Eric & Brandy Heitkamp, Minster, grandchildren: Amber Crider, Justin Bachman, Kristin Bachman, Aleah Heitkamp, Holden Heitkamp, Hunter Drees, Jada Drees, Kendall Heitkamp, Grayson Heitkamp, sisters: Luella Niekamp McCartyville, Marietta Monnin, McCartyville, in-laws: Melvin Rindler, Carthagena, George Kahlig, Coldwater, Rosie Heitkamp, Coldwater, Sheila Dorsten, Montezuma.
He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Anna Marie & John Dircksen, Jerome & Mary Ann Heitkamp, Edna & Gregor Kahlig, Dorina Rindler, Evelyn Kahlig, Edger Heitkamp, in-law Harold Dorsten.
Ott was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein and the Knights of St. John Maria Stein. He was a member of the US Army Reserves and retired from Midmark Corp. as a Plant Controller after 38 years.
He was a farmer and after retirement he was a transport driver for Midmark. In his pastime Ott was a handyman for local individuals and businesses and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein with Rev. Gene Schnipke celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Marion Local Flyer Athletic Boosters. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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