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
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Vera Schmidt
Vera (Bey) Schmidt, age 86, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
She was born November 19, 1937, in Frenchtown to the late Lloyd & Frances (Eck) Bey. On July 7, 1956, she married Charles A. Schmidt, and he died in 2019.
Vera is survived by children, Linda & Adrian Wenning of Celina, Diana & Michael Entrup of Philothea, Darlene Stewart & Steve Plumb of Lima, and Ronald & Vicki Schmidt of Celina. She also survived by grandchildren, Ben & Katie Wenning, Derek & Amy Wenning, Brittany & Adam Jardy, Nick Schmidt, Joe & Cassie Schmidt, Blake Schmidt & friend, Ashley & Brock Dubry, and Brandon Dellinger & friend; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as siblings and in-laws, Helen & Doyle Layne of Troy, Ivo & Rosie Schmidt of Coldwater, Virgil Schmidt of Chickasaw, Eileen Eckstein of Greenville, Paul & Janet Schmidt of Milford, and Urban & Sandy Schmidt of Milford.
She is preceded in death by a grandchild, Tyler Dellinger; son-in-law Greg Stewart; siblings and in-laws, Virginia & Elmer Walterbusch, Clem Eckstein, Velma Schmidt, Jean Schluter, Ed & Betty Buzard, John & Janet Bey, Roger & Marie Bey, Dolores Bey, and Judy & Wayne Homan.
Vera was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, St. Ann Ladies Sodality of the church. She worked at the former Buckeye plant in Coldwater and Briarwood Manor. Vera enjoyed bus trips and playing bingo with her husband. The family would like to thank all the staff at Briarwood village for their kindness and care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater.
Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Friends may call on Thursday October 17, from 4 to 7 PM and on Friday from 9 to 10 AM at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to Everheart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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