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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Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
Donald Hauenstein
Donald K. Hauenstein, 89, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away 5:45 p.m., Sat. Dec. 21, 2019, at Otterbein St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Sand Creek, MI, the son of Vernon E. & Leta L. (Daniels) Hauenstein, who preceded him in death. On April 28, 1956, he married Rose M. Marvin, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2015.
Survivors include, 2 children, Alan (Denise) Hauenstein, Dothan, AL, and Beth Hauenstein, Celina, 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth (James) Carter, Dothan, AL; Stephanie Hauenstein, Montgomery, AL; Preston Hauenstein, Dothan, AL; Leta (Ryan) Smith, Ft. Myers, FL; Cody (Nikki) Vogel, New Knoxville, OH; Macy (Damian) Holloman, Centerville, OH; & Amber Hauenstein Law, Celina, OH; 5 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Janice) Hauenestein, Sand Creek, MI.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Brian & Keith Hauenstein, and a brother Robert V. Hauenstein.
Don worked at the A&P Food Stores in Michigan and Ohio, and retired from Pantry Pride, St. Marys, after a total of 53 years in the grocery business. He was a graduate of the Sand Creek High School, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army retiring in 1969 as a major after 21 years of service.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, the Kiwanis Club, and the American Legion Post #9289, both of St. Marys, OH. Don was also a member of the Reserved Officers' Assn. and served as the Ohio president. He worked 25 years with the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging, where he delivered Meals on Wheels and was a bus driver.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. Dec. 27, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445.
The family will receive family and friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Thurs. Dec. 26, at the Meyer Room of Otterbein St. Marys. (The family suggests using the south entrance at Otterbein.) There will be visitation from 9-10 a.m., Fri. Dec. 27, at the Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the State of the Heart Hospice or Otterbein Benevolent Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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