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
Monday, July 19th, 2021
Mildred Huelskamp
Mildred "Millie" Cecelia Huelskamp, 86, formerly of St. Joe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
She was born on February 10, 1935, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Edward and Rose (Wuebker) Watercutter.
In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her siblings, Thelma (Hugo) Meyer, Edward Watercutter, Robert Watercutter, James (Theda) Watercutter, and Donald Watercutter; and her brothers-in-laws, Linus (Juletta) Huelskamp, Leroy (Betty) Huelskamp, and Don Huelskamp.
Millie was a 1953 graduate of Salem Heights High School in Dayton. She spent her life as a homemaker and enjoyed tending to her beloved family. She was truly a caregiver to all. Millie was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was a part of the Altar Rosary Sodality. In her free time, Millie enjoyed traveling with Lester and her family, and partaking in bowling leagues and card clubs. She also liked to bake and can produce from her large garden.
Millie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lester Huelskamp, whom she married on October 17, 1959; her children, Kenneth (Connie) Huelskamp of Fort Recovery, Sharon (Robert) Link of Fort Recovery, Dale Huelskamp of Fort Recovery, Diane (Bruce) Ontrop of McCartyville, and Janet (Bill) Knapke of Fort Recovery; her 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; her siblings, Roger (Ella Mae) Watercutter of Fort Wayne, and Marlene (Maurice) Brunswick of Celina; and her sister-in-law, Bernice (Tom) Barhorst of McCartyville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1689 St. Joe Road, Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846, with Father Mike Kapolka officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joe Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Millie's family on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Friends of St. Joe Church.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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