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, February 3rd, 2024
Harold Riethman
Harold E. "Harry" Riethman, age 76 of Minster, Ohio, died on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home in Minster.
He was born on May 13, 1947 in Minster, Ohio to the late Edwin H. & Dorothy C. (Steinemann) Riethman. He married Diane M. Borchers on September 27, 1969 in St. Michaels Church, Fort Loramie. She survives in Minster.
He is also survived by daughters and husbands: Chris & Travis Gaerke, Cincinnati; Gail Pavelschak, Dublin; and Leslie & Ryan Tyler, Minster; grandchildren Nate, Morgan, Jake Gaerke, Conner, Logan, Austin Pavelschak, Lauren, Kendall, Ashley, Drew Tyler; siblings Norma Winner, Minster; Mary Stueve, Minster; Bob & Marlene Riethman, Dublin; and Carol & George Pryhuber, Meridian, Idaho; in-laws Carol & Jim Kemper, Ft. Loramie; Jim & Dianna Borchers, Sidney; and Ray Bornhorst, Anna.
He was preceded in death by in-laws Jack Winner, Bob Stueve and Doris Bornhorst.
Harry was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and was a graduate of Minster High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Minster American Legion Post #387. He was a member of the Minster Athletic Boosters, Minster F.O.E. #1391 and the Cataract Fire Department. Harry retired from Nidec Minster Corp after 50 years of service. He was a member of the 25 Year Club and the Limited-Edition Club. Harry was a member of the 1965 Minster High School basketball team which competed for a state title. He was a proud coach for his daughters in all sporting activities, which carried over his love for watching his grandchildren in all their activities. He enjoyed watching the UD Flyers, Cincinnati Reds, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Cincinnati Bearcats.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 6 from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Minster Area Life Squad.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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