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 18th, 2023
Karen Topp
Karen M. Topp, age 70 of Anna, Ohio, died on October 15, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on November 12, 1952 in Minster, Ohio to the late Melvin & Pauline (Bender) Schmiesing. She married Dale Topp on April 3, 1976 in Minster, Ohio. He survives in Anna. She is also survived by siblings: Jane Guthrie, Dayton, Gary & Cindy Schmiesing, Portland, IN, Mary & Tom Jutte, Celina, Edna & Don Kremer, Chickasaw, sister-in-law Marcile Schmiesing, in-laws: Karen Lewis, Florida, Judy & Steve Borges, Minster, Jerry Topp, New Bremen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dave Schmiesing.
Karen was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and sudoku puzzles. She was an executive administrative assistant at Copeland/Emerson for 44 years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen with burial to follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen, Ohio.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 2 to 7 PM and on Thursday October 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ASPCA.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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