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
Friday, April 5th, 2024
Thomas Kaiser
Thomas W. Kaiser, 73, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
He was born on February 13, 1951, in Coldwater, to the late Leo and Alma (Wendel) Kaiser.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline (Borger) Kaiser, who passed away on January 27, 1984; his great-granddaughter, Riley Groff; his siblings, Lavern "Tex" Kaiser, Steven Kaiser, and Keith Kaiser; and his brothers-in-law, Walter "Junior" Hemmelgarn, and Zane Oaks.
Tom is survived by his wife, Connie (Elliott) Kaiser; his children, Joe (Lisa) Bragg of Cassella; Julie (Matt) Lecklider of Greenville; and Tom (Carol) Kaiser of Celina; his grandchildren, Ashley (Shaun) Houts, Brianna (Jordan) Groff, Samantha (John) Stewart, Kylee Kaiser, Madison Kaiser, Caden Lecklider, and Kiera Lecklider; his 7 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Kathleen (Ralph) Fullenkamp of Fort Recovery; Judy Oaks of Dayton; Lester (Marlene) Kaiser of Sharpsburg; and Deb (Matt) Fullenkamp of St. Joe; his sisters-in-law, Joan Kaiser of Fort Recovery; Jennifer Monnier of Houston; and Pam Brackman of St. Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. In January of 1971, Tom enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country honorably. Tom spent most of his life raising turkeys for Cooper Farms. In his free time, Tom enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Ft. Recovery. Burial will take place in Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.