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, July 7th, 2023
Louis Schlater
Louis E. Schlater, age 90, of North Star, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence in North Star.
He was born October 1, 1932, in Ft. Loramie, to the late Clem & Genora (Coverman) Schlater. On May 21, 1955, he married Irene (Hemmelgarn) Schlater, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2009.
Louis is survived by six children and their spouses, Sharon & Bill Langenkamp, North Star, Jane & Gary Smith, Versailles, Bob & Judy Schlater, St. Henry, Nick & Jane Schlater, North Star, Joe & Lynne Schlater, Versailles, and Cindy & Randy Giere, Coldwater: 26 grandchildren and 72 great-grandchildren. Also surviving Louis are siblings and in-laws: Ken Schlater, Melvin Schlater, Don & Margaret Schlater, Betty & Paul Sherman, Velma Schlater, Paul Braun, Ruth Westgerdes, and Mary Mestemaker.
In addition to his parents and wife, Louis is preceded in death by two great grandchildren, Gracelyn Schlater, and Irene Regina Schlater, as well as siblings and in-laws: Ed Schlater, Earl & Virginia Schlater, Marilyn Braun, Marilyn Schlater, Norman & Beverly Hemmelgarn, Cyril & Odesse Hemmelgarn, Clete & Florece Hemmelgarn, Paul & Donna Hemmelgarn, Andrew Westgerdes, and Paul Mestemaker.
Louis was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, its choir for over 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the North Star American Legion Post 174. Louis worked for a short time at the former New Idea factory in Coldwater and was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, trap shooting, and playing cards. Louis and his wife Irene both greatly enjoyed ballroom dancing and spending time with their family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Louis Church, in North Star. Burial with military honors in St. Louis Cemetery will follow the funeral mass.
Friends and family may call 2-8 p.m. Monday, July 10, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry, and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Church, North Star.
Memorial contributions can be made to Darke County Right to Life.
Condolences for the family may be expressed at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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