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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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
Timothy Dirksen
Timothy J. "Tim" Dirksen, age 39, of Maria Stein, died September 21, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, following a tragic farm accident at his home.
He was born June 24, 1981, in Coldwater, to Dennis and Judy (Sanders) Dirksen, who both survive in Maria Stein. On May 19, 2007, he married Theresa (May) Dirksen, who survives.
Also surviving are their children, Johanna, Maria, Clayton and Cora Dirksen, all of home; siblings, Tony & Sharon Dirksen of Maria Stein, Kay & Terry Knapke of Versailles, Kelly & Tom Schmitmeyer of St. Sebastian, Karen & Cory May of Versailles, Ted & Cheryl Dirksen of Maria Stein, and Karla & Matt Watercutter of Maria Stein; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike & Sue May of Fort Recovery; in-laws, April & Rob Tidwell of Webster, NY, Calvin & Jodi May of Coldwater, Chrissy & Matt Hart of Fort Recovery, and Tyler May of Fort Recovery; grandmother-in-law, Rosie May of Coldwater; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence & Philomena Dirksen and Ted & Helen Sanders; grandparents-in-law, Bud May and Cletus & Martha Dues.
Tim was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella. He was a 1999 graduate of Marion Local High School and a graduate of the University of Toledo, in which he played football for both the school and university.
Tim was a humble and hardworking man who had a passion for farming and an undeniable love for his family. He will be greatly missed by so many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, with Fr. Matt Jozefiak as celebrant. The Mass will be live streamed from the Marion Catholic Community Website at http://www.marioncatholiccommunity.org/live-stream.html.
Masks are required during the funeral Mass. Burial will follow at Nativity Cemetery, Cassella.
Calling is 2:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday and 9:00 am-9:40 am Friday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. Social distancing and CDC guidelines will be observed during the visitation.
Contributions can be made to the Tim Dirksen Memorial Fund c/o The Fort Recovery Community Foundation. P.O. Box 52, Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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