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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Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Norman Bertke
Norman L. Bertke, age 91 of Minster, Ohio passed away in the night on July 30, 2023 at Heritage Manor, Minster Ohio.
He was born on October 29, 1931 in Minster, Ohio to the late Aloys & Clara Belle (Gudorf) Bertke.
He is survived by his children Karen and David Junkin of Bellbrook, OH, Judith (Carte) Leese of Minster, OH, Kevin Monnin of Cody, WY, Allan Bertke of Minster, OH, Deborah and Shawn Sharp of Minster, OH and Michael and Lisa Bertke of Troy, OH, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Viola and Dr. Robert Albers of Coldwater, OH, brother-in-law Mark Wenning, St. Henry OH, sister-in-law Rosemary Fleck, Coldwater, OH and brother-in-law Ralph and Diane Penno, of Punta Gorda, FL.
Norm was preceded in death by his first wife Thelma (Penno) Bertke, and his second wife Kathleen (Mader) (Monnin) Bertke. Also preceding him in death was sister Velma Wenning, sister-in-law Phyllis (Penn) (Kemper) Castle, brother-in-law Paul Fleck and sister-in-law Joan (Gast) Wenning.
Norm was owner/operator of Bertke's Garage until he retired in 1987. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and the Orphan Society of the church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2158, Minster F..E. # 1391, a retired volunteer firefighter for the Minster Jackson Twp. Fire Department. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren's activities and was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. He was an accomplished woodworker creating many pieces for his children and grandchildren to cherish. He loved to fish with family and friends, especially at Lake Erie. He had a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Thursday, August 3, from 4 to 7 PM and from 9 to 9:30 AM on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Minster Jackson Twp. Fire Department.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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