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
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022
Keith Brown
Keith Anthony Brown, age 57, of E. South Street, Coldwater, passed away of natural causes following a sudden illness, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born February 21, 1965, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Russell & Rogene (Heitkamp) Brown.
Surviving are three daughters, Jessica Brown of St. Marys, Ashley & Westly Plunkett of St. Marys and Samantha & John Harrison of Celina as well as two grandchildren, Alexandra Garrett and Rowan Harrison; four siblings: Sandra & Jim Wehrman of Russells Point, Gary Brown of Botkins, Steven & Edna Brown of Sidney and Karen & Mike Closson of Fort Wayne, IN along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He had been previously married to Barbara (Vondenhuevel) Taylor of St. Marys.
Mr. Brown was a 1984 graduate of Botkins High School. He was a CDL Licensed truck driver for Setex Inc. of St. Marys / Midwest Logistics Systems. He had previously been employed for many years at Moeller Trucking of Maria Stein. Keith enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his kids, grand-kids and friends. He was an avid fan of Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts football as well as UD Flyer basketball. He was also entertained by eight spirited grand-dogs.
An evening Memorial Service will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie with Deacon Paul Timmerman presiding.
Friends may call Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to charities of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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