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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Monday, February 14th, 2022
Colton Barhorst
Colton Thomas Barhorst, age 19 months, of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, February 10, 2022, at the Wilson Health Hospital ER in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born June 16, 2020, in Sidney, Ohio to David & Ashley (Stoner) Barhorst who survive. Also surviving are four siblings: Keagan Hoelscher of Celina, Kaden Powell, Eva Barhorst and Bryson Barhorst, all at home; grandparents, Donna (& Kenneth) Castle of St. Paris and Kellie Hoelscher of Celina; great grandparents, Thomas & Bernice Barhorst of Anna; aunts & uncles: Leah Fullenkamp of Fort Loramie, Amber & Nick Broerman of Yorkshire, Adam Searcy of Sidney, Logan Searcy of Sidney and Shawn Hoelscher & fiancé, Holly Bickar of Celina along with several cousins.
He was preceded in death by an uncle, John Fullenkamp; grandfather, Michael Barhorst; great-grandparents, Marie Eichenauer, Elwin Duerr Sr. and Robert & Erma Fiebiger.
Colton and his family were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. One of Colton's favorite pastimes was laughing along with Harry the Bunny "who loves to be funny". He was also a surprisingly young Reds fan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in McCartyville with Rev. Stephen Mondiek presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call Tuesday 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the church gathering room.
Memorials may be made to charities of choice.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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