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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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Joseph Barhorst
Joseph A. Barhorst, age 91 of Philothea, died on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the Gardens at St. Henry.
He was born January 19, 1933 in Ft. Loramie to the late August & Mary (Herbert) Barhorst . He faithfully cared for his loving wife of 66 years, Wilma (Fiely) Barhorst before she preceded him in 2020.
He is survived by children, Diane Stromblad of Coldwater; Joyce & Steve Koesters of St. Henry; Dale & Bonnie Barhorst of Coldwater; Donna & Rick Hemmelgarn of Philothea; and Lynn & Jake Bruggeman of St. Henry; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; his youngest sister, Martha & Richard Subler of New Bremen, and in-laws, Ruth & Orville Kunk of Philothea, Alice Grieshop of Maria Stein and Lavern & Jane Fiely of Coldwater.
He is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Kathy Barhorst and siblings and in-laws, Clarrissa Brinkman, Charlene & Lavern Schmit, Doris & Virgil Bruggeman, Dolores & Werner Bruggeman, Herb & Chris Barhorst, Clarence & Shirley Barhorst, Marilyn & Ralph Meyer, Emily & Jack Subler, Margie & Edward Rethman, Eloise & Ivo Braun, and Margie & Cyril Gehret.
Joe was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Philothea. He was retired from New Idea after 46 1/2 years and a longtime member of the Steelworker's Union. Joe also worked at the Coldwater Post Office and delivered the Dayton Daily News for many years. He was a longtime rosary leader, lector and Eucharistic minister. He was a golden member of the Coldwater Eagles for 55 years and the Coldwater Knights of Columbus. He was a loving father, grandfather and especially great-grandfather.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea. Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to EverHeart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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