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 19th, 2024
Emerson Schmidt
Emerson Eugene Schmidt, age 90, of Beavercreek passed away at his home on April 16, 2024.
He was born on August 16, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mildred (Thornhill) and John Schmidt, his sister Faye Roberts and wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Gottschall).
Emerson graduated from Parker High School in 1951 and worked at Delco Products until serving honorably in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Ohio Mechanics Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed at the Sheffield Gage Corporation (later Bendix A&M, and Giddings and Lewis). He worked in engineering and marketing departments. He served in various management positions during his 40-year career with the company. After retirement in 1995, he worked as a consultant at Precision Gage and Tool Co. from 1998 through 2003.
Emerson was an active member of the Milton Athletic Club and American Legion Post 763. He enjoyed target shooting, fishing, biking, bowling, and was an avid fan of Beavercreek High School girls and boys basketball.
He is survived by brother-in-law Calvin "Rufus" Roberts, nephew Jeffrey (Ronda) Roberts, great niece Miranda Roberts, and his special longtime companion Mary V. Wilson. He will be missed by family and many friends.
A visitation will be held at Tobias Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 12:00-2:30 p.m. with a service following.
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