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, October 6th, 2021
Cyril Thobe
Cyril "Cy" W. Thobe age 91 of Chickasaw, Ohio died peacefully at 6:55 PM on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Otterbein, St. Marys.
He was born on December 13, 1929 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Frank & Rosalia (Imwalle) Thobe. He married Wilma Homan on June 27, 1957 and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1978.
He then married Martha Schmitmeyer-Schlater on February 20, 1982 and she survives in Coldwater.
He is also survived by daughter & son-in-law Carolyn & Stan Homan, Chickasaw, grandchildren: Stacey Homan, Travis & Nicole Homan, Melissa & Mark Warder, Lee & Samantha Homan, Kyle Homan, nine great grandchildren, stepchildren: Chris & Ed Kimmich, Dayton, Steve & Marlene Schlater, Lebanon, Cindy & Ken Kaiser, Arcanum, Susan & Howard Heitkamp, Maria Stein, twelve step grandchildren, eighteen step great grandchildren, sister Irene & Bernard Berning, Versailles
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Victor & Henrietta Thobe, Hugo & Norma Thobe, Art & Jeanette Thobe, Paul & Eileen Thobe, Thomas Thobe & his wife Judith Thobe Dircksen.
Cy was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Men's Sodality, Cemetery Board, and the Choir for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War and a member of the Chickasaw VFW. Cy was a lifelong farmer and an insurance agent. He was a member of the first Marion Local Football team and an avid Flyer fan. He loved farming, family and never missed a child's, grandchild's, or great grandchild's event. Throughout his life Cy never knew a stranger and could always find someone to talk to.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw. Burial with full military honors will take place in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 to 7 PM on Friday, October 8 and from 9 to 10 AM on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Rustic Hope. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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