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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Friday, March 31st, 2023
Harold Gettinger
Harold Gettinger, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
He was born on February 12, 1936, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Walter and Florence (Sipe) Gettinger.
Harold is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Jody (Knudsen) Gettinger, whom he married on April 5, 1975; his children, Harold Scott (Michelle) Gettinger of Phoenix, Arizona, and Pastor Stephen (Julie) Gettinger of Bradford, Ohio; his 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; his siblings, Helen Cole of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ilene Schwieterman of Portland, Indiana, Delores Reitz of Bluffton, South Carolina, and Fran (Ron) Liggett of Redkey, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Jerry Schwieterman, Gordon Cole, and John Reitz.
Harold was a 1954 graduate of Madison High School in Jay County, Indiana. He was a lifelong painter and was a member of the Local #86 of Phoenix, Arizona, and the Local #469 of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also worked for Nickel Plate Railroad for a few years. Harold was a member of First Church of Christ in Fort Recovery. He loved antique cars and was a member of the Fort Street Car Classic club.
A celebration of Harold's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at First Church of Christ, 1049 Union City Road, Fort Recovery, with Pastor David Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Harold's family on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, and again on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at 11:00 AM at the church. It is the request of the family that guests wear their favorite "car themed" shirt or casual clothing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Woodburn Christian Children's Home, PO Box 459, Woodburn, Indiana, 46797, or the Mercer County Council of Aging, 217 Riley Street, Celina, Ohio 45822.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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