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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Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
Madonna Vehorn
Madonna M. Vehorn, 95, of Botkins, Ohio, died 11:50 a.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Otterbein-Cridersville, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 2, 1926, in Burkettsville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Antone & Elizabeth (Borgerding) Miller. On October 25, 1947, she married Herbert R. Vehorn, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1998.
Survivors include, 5 children, Tom (Kay) Vehorn, Wapakoneta; Fred (Jane) Vehorn, Botkins, Ohio; Mary (Gary) Sweigart, Lima, Ohio; Ed (Lyn) Vehorn, Reno, Nevada; Ernie (Teri) Vehorn, Botkins, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Dottie Meiring, Minster, Ohio; Mary Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio, a brother-in-law, Sonny Meiring, Minster, Ohio numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence "Larry" Vehorn, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Madonna worked in the cafeteria at Botkins Schools for over 15 years. She was also a poll worker with the Shelby County Board of Elections. She was a 75-year member and active volunteer of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. She was also a member of the former Catholic Ladies Sodality, and numerous cards clubs. Madonna was a home maker who enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, baking dozens and dozens of cookies, sewing, and playing various card games. She was fondly known for her home made popsicles that were shared with family, grandkids and neighborhood children.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, with Fr. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins.
The family received friends 1-6 p.m., Sunday, February 13, and 9-9:45 a.m., Monday, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Shelby County Right to Life, Box 72 Sidney, Ohio 45365 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, PO Box 519, Botkins, Ohio 45306.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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