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
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Gary Siefring
Gary Siefring, age 58, of Philothea, died on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the family farm.
He was born September 2, 1964, in Coldwater, to the late David 'Doc' Siefring and Eileen (Knapke) of Philothea.
He is survived by siblings and in laws, Bill (Ruth) Siefring of Fort Recovery, Theresa (Tim) Brady of Coldwater and Craig Siefring of Philothea, nephews and nieces: Ray (Brittany) Siefring, Jessica (Terrell) Cochran, Eddie & Jason Siefring, Clay (Grace) Brady & Cole Brady and 5 great nieces and nephews.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea and was a 1983 graduate of Coldwater High School. Gary was a lifelong farmer and a truck driver for Cooper Farms. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and taking ATV trips to Tennessee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Mary Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday from 3 to 7 PM and on Friday from 9 to 10 AM at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to Everheart Hospice or Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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