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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Saturday, January 13th, 2024
Mary Ellen Fortman
Mary Ellen Fortman, age 85 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home in Minster.
She was born on September 8, 1938, in Minster, Ohio, to the late Joseph & Eleanor (Dwenger) Stueve. On November 26, 1959 she married Richard Fortman in St. Augustine Church of Minster, and he survives in Minster.
She is also survived by children Ann and Joseph Gross, Beavercreek, and Matt and Sarah Fortman; seven grandchildren: Morgan Gross and Josh Gayman, Michael and Libby Gross, Benjamin Gross, Nicholas Gross, Timothy Gross, Micah Fortman amd Layla Fortman; great granddaughter Eleanora; sister: Marge and Tom Schwieterman, Burkettsville; in-laws JoAnn Stueve, Minster; Mary C. Stueve, Minster; Larry Fortman, Charlotte; Robert & Linda Fortman, Dallas; Doris Sheipline, Sterling, Ohio; and Jeanette Fortman, Northfield, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by brothers Bob Stueve, Ben Stueve, sister Rosie and Stan Quellhorst; in-laws William Fortman and Joan Fortman.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, women's choir, Mission Commission, and a lay distributor for the homebound and nursing homes. She was a graduate of Minster High School and worked as a receptionist for Dr. Quinter. She was a member of the Red Hats, loved playing cards in many different groups and line dancing.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, January 19 from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine Mission Commission.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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