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, April 7th, 2021
Delores Abels
Delores L. Abels, age 89, of Coldwater died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
She was born December 10, 1931 in St. Joe to the late Aloys & Elizabeth (Brockman) Steinbrunner. On April 23, 1960 she married Ralph Abels, who passed away December 30, 1990.
Delores is survived by children, Deb & Dave Moeder of Coldwater, Patty & Bruce Spangler of Coldwater, Rick Abels (dec.), Todd Abels, Shirley & Steven Gross of Celina, and Cheryl & Kevin Pease of Celina, 10 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren with two on the way, and four step great grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Before becoming a dedicated mother, she worked at the former Buckeye Apparel Company in Coldwater. She spent many summer days rooting on the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, card parties, and watching the activities in her neighborhood. Every Christmas season, Delores and her family celebrated by baking and decorating hundreds of cookies.
  Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC Guidelines will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 am Thursday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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