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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Monday, March 18th, 2024
Thomas Barhorst
Thomas Francis Barhorst, age 92, of Hardin-Wapak Road, Anna, passed away peacefully of natural causes Saturday morning, March 16, 2024, at the Wilson Health Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born March 21, 1931, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Edward & Agnes (Gariety) Barhorst. On August 6, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Tom married Bernice (Huelskamp) Barhorst who survives.
Also surviving are 14 of 15 children: Michael Barhorst (dec.); Steven & Mary Barhorst of Sidney; Joann & David Myers of New Bremen; Robert & Tammy Barhorst of Anna; Mary & Lynn Fell of Spencerville; Ronald Barhorst of Wapakoneta; Donna & David Sprague of Sidney; Carol & Steve Dircksen of Minster; Linda & Doug Stienecker of Anna; James & Jacqui Barhorst of Sidney; Julie & Brad Schulze of Fort Loramie; Keith & Karen Barhorst of Anna; Connie & Ryan Smith of Wapakoneta; Cathy & Louis Bruns of Maria Stein; and Lori & Ryan McAleer of Cincinnati; 47 of 49 grandchildren; 44 of 45 great-grandchildren; four siblings: Carol Lochtefeld of Sidney; Barb & Larry Francis of Russia; Edward & Alice Barhorst of Sidney; and Jane & Vernon Monnin of Covington along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Joseph Greve; two grandchildren, Hannah and Alex Barhorst; a grandson-in-law, John Fullenkamp; a great-grandson, Colton Barhorst; five siblings: Virgil & Beverly Barhorst, Lenore & Albert Otte, Ruth & Alvin Jutte, Leonard Barhorst, Mary & Bill O'Halloran; and brothers & sisters-in-law: Leroy Lochtefeld, Linus & Juletta Huelskamp, Lester & Mildred Huelskamp, LeRoy & Betty Huelskamp and Donald Huelskamp.
Mr. Barhorst served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and had been engaged in farming all of his working life. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, the McCartyville Knights of Columbus Council #5239 and the Shelby County Right to Life. Tom was dedicated to his family and enjoyed working on the farm. Over the years, he would never miss an opportunity to go hunting.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in McCartyville with Rev. Andrew Reckers presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call Tuesday 2 to 7 p.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Wednesday 9 to 10 a,m. in the church gathering room.
Memorials may be made to Shelby County Right to Life or charities of choice.
Private condolences may be expressed at gehretfuneralhome.com.
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