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, October 16th, 2024
Anna Schmitz
Anna Marie Schmitz age 94, of Versailles passed away at 4:55 am Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
Anna was born December 26, 1929, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Otto E. & Magdalene (Barhorst) Grilliot. Anne was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Schmitz on December 19, 1995, whom she married September 15, 1951; brothers, Cyril, Percy, Marcus and Delbert Grilliot; and sisters, Delores Siegrist and Mary Lou Monnin.
Anna is survived by her children, Linda & Greg Nickell of Middletown, David & Cris Schmitz of Versailles, Mark & Rose Schmitz of Versailles, Vickie & Dennis Mestemaker of Versailles, Paula Schmitz of Versailles and Krista & David Jones of Versailles; grandchildren, Michelle Schmitz, Matthew Nickell, Bart Schmitz, Rachel Hilton, Meghan Lauf, Katie Heitkamp, Zac Schmitz, Drew Schmitz, Ava Brandewie, Kyle Jones, Troy Jones and Ashley Jones; step grandchildren, Josh Schmitmeyer, Jessi O'Neal and Angie Lucas; 17 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Tony & Marita Grilliot of Celina; sisters, Elaine Berger of Versailles and Henrietta Winner of Osgood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Anna formerly worked at Poultry Producers in Versailles for 8 years and cooked at Creekside in Versailles for 15 years. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and the Versailles American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Anna was the first woman to become President of the Versailles Athletic Boosters. She was an avid Tigers Sports Fan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. Matt Feist celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice in Greenville.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Schmitz family.
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