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, November 29th, 2023
Mark Klenke
Mark "Goober" Klenke, age 61 of Coldwater, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
He was born on July 10, 1962 in Coldwater to the late Wilfred J. & Frances (Selhorst) Klenke.
He is survived by siblings and in-laws: Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater, Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys, Peg (Ken) Dues of St. Henry, Mary (Fred) Kremer of Maria Stein, Ed (Connie) Klenke of Carthagena, Karen (Nick) Evans of St. Marys, Charlene (Jim) West of Wellington, FL, Bill (Tami) Klenke of Coldwater, Kari (Gary) Prenger of Maria Stein, Fred Klenke of St. Marys, and Connie Klenke of St. Henry. He also has aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins too numerous to mention.
He was also preceded in death by brothers Gary and Roger Klenke.
Mark was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was previously employed by North Star Hardware. Goober was a lifelong farmer and owner of Goober's Small Engine Service.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Fr. Mark Hoying officiating.
Friends may call from 2PM to 8PM on Thursday, November 30 and from 9 to 10 AM Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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