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 12th, 2022
Kenneth Ankerman
Kenneth C. Ankerman, 81, of rural St. Marys, OH died 10:25 a.m. Sunday October 9, 2022 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born January 27, 1941 in Noble Twp. in Auglaize Co., OH to Carl and Frieda (Hirschfeld) Ankerman. He was first married to Constance A. Ridgway, who died October 16, 1991. He later married Suzanne Slemmons-Moran, who survives.
Also survived by: son John (Donna) Ankerman of St. Marys, OH; daughter Jennifer Moyar of St. Marys, OH; son Kyle (Paula) Ankerman of St. Marys, OH; step-son Chris (Karen) Moran of Celina, OH; step-son Kip (Nolina) Moran of Cumming, GA; 12 grandchildren: Dylan Smith, Jaret Ankerman, Colton Ankerman, Lillian Ankerman, Amelia Ankerman, Allison Ankerman, Josh Moran, Blake (Megan) Moran, Aniston Moran, Liam Moran, Merek Moran, Kellen Moran; sister Marjorie (Harold) Fueser of Naples, FL; sister Connie (Anthony "Mark") Torsell of St. Marys, OH; sister-in-law Diane Ridgway of Alvin, TX; sister-in-law Sandi (Bob) Deerhake of New Knoxville, OH; sister-in-law Chris (Dennis) Krauss of San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law Richard Murray of Celina, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Carl and Frieda Ankerman; first wife Constance Ankerman; brother Donald Ankerman; sister Patsy Murray; son-in-law Rick Moyar; sister-in-law Jeanie Webster; sister-in-law Patti (Bob) Adams.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1959). A life-long farmer, he served as a board member for various agriculture organizations, including Spencerville Young Farmers and the Federal Land Bank. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 and American Legion Post #323, all in St. Marys. In his younger days, he had enjoyed playing softball for the Moulton Merchants team. An avid bowler, he participated in the men's league at Varsity Lanes, where he was a member of the South Wayne Street Barber Shop team for more than fifty years.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Zion Lutheran Church 210 N. Wayne Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. The Rev. Bill Maki will officiate the services.
Visitation 3 - 7 p.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church, Cancer Association of Auglaize Co., or Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to Kenneth's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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