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
Saturday, December 23rd, 2023
Nicholas Homan
Nicholas V. Homan, age 65 of New Bremen, Ohio, died at 6:42 PM on December 21, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born on December 5, 1958 to Wilbert "Bill" & Viola (Eyink) Homan. His father survives in Coldwater. He married Melissa "Missy" Christen on May 21, 1982 in St. Rose Catholic Church and his loving wife survives in New Bremen.
He is also survived by children: Shane & Renee Homan, New Bremen, Andrea & Doug Bertke, Anna, Jennifer Homan, Anna, Lindsey & Ryan Sutter, Anna, Brittany & Josh Waugh, Huntsville, AL, 17 grandchildren: Alex & Chloe Homan, Gavin, Daniel & Charlotte Bertke, Faith, Lucas & Blake Homan, Keaton, Eli & Nicholas Sutter, Bella Homan, Mia Homan, Benjamin, Abraham Ezekiel & Isaac Waugh, brothers & sisters: Dale & Lynn Homan of Maria Stein, Gerald & Linda Homan of Meriden, Connecticut, Randall & Deb Homan of Maria Stein, Rosann & Ronald Lochtefeld of Chickasaw, Mary Jean & Bradley Verhoff of Montezuma and Bonnie & David Tangeman of Maria Stein.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Daniel Christen.
Nicholas was a 1977 graduate of Marion Local High School. He was an active and faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. He was the owner/operator of Homan Stucke Construction. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He was a diehard Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Browns fan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2023 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 3 to 8 PM and on Wednesday, December 27 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Shrine of the Holy Relics.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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