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, August 28th, 2024
Doris Birt
Doris A. Birt age 89, of Saint Henry died Monday, August 26, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Doris was born August 22, 1935, in Celina, Ohio to the late Dietrick and Alma (Schulte) Bertke. On October 1, 1955, Doris married her husband, Robert Birt. Robert and Doris were happily married until his passing on November 15, 2000.
Surviving family members include four children: Angela & Jerry Dircksen of Minster, Tess & Tom Kaup of Ft. Recovery, Bob & Lisa Birt of Coldwater, and Becky Birt of St. Henry. Doris is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Kris & Travis Kanorr, Julie & Michael Berry, Erin Dircksen & Brandon Thobe, Alex Dircksen, Ian Dircksen, Hannah Kaup, Spencer Kaup, Michael & Julia Birt, Steve & Jen Birt and Katie & Jesse Miller, 17 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a sister-in-law, Myra Weddle.
In addition to her husband and parents, Doris is preceded in death by three infant sons, Matthew, Gary, and Joseph, as well as siblings and in-laws: Paul & Lucille Bertke, Pat & Tom Hamberg, Jim & Rita Birt, and Ronald "Pete" Weddle.
Doris was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Celina "Go Spartans!" She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, where she had been a communion distributor bringing communion to those in the hospital and homebound. She was a member of the St. Henry Altar Rosary Sodality, the Daughters of Isabella, and the St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary. Doris retired from the former Hartwig Poultry in Ft. Recovery, and later helped many elderly individuals stay in their homes by doing in-home care. She was an avid sports fan, especially for the St. Henry Redskins. Doris loved playing cards, and when she was able, enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events and activities.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 30, at St. Henry Catholic Church.
Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in St. Henry Cemetery.
Family and Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, August 29, or 9-10 AM on Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry. Condolences for the family may be expressed in person, or online at hogenkampfh.com
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