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, December 26th, 2023
Robert Beckman
Robert E. 'Coon' Beckman, age 78, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
He was born March 19, 1945 in Coldwater to the late Orlando & Leona (Buschur) Beckman.
He is preceded in death by siblings and in laws, Kenny Beckman, Connie Beckman and Margie (Bob) Klingshirn.
He is survived by his four daughters, Christina (Brent) Muhlenkamp of St. Henry, Susan (Scott) Bills of Celina, Gayle (Leonard) Kahlig of Coldwater and Tricia (Zak) Sovek of Gibsonia, PA; the mother of his children Carolyn (Clune) Beckman of Coldwater; 8 grandchildren, Mitchell Muhlenkamp, Paige (Logan) Grapenthien, Tess Muhlenkamp and fiancé Donald Heitkamp, Alex Muhlenkamp, Maggie (Colin) Waltmire, Jack Bills, Ruby & Ivy Sovek; siblings and in laws, Mary Jane (Larry) Meier of Maria Stein, Neal Beckman & Tara Riesen of Celina and Marjorie Beckman of Columbus.
Bob retired from Crown Control, New Bremen. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard, he was a past commander of the Coldwater American Legion, served over 25 years on the Coldwater Fire Dept. and was a member of the Coldwater Eagles. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always good for a joke and a laugh. He also enjoyed classic cars, country music, and had over 1000 followers on Facebook.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater from 3 to 7 pm Wednesday, December 27 and from 9 to 10 am Thursday, December 28.
Memorials may be made to Everheart Hospice. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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