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 23rd, 2024
Andrew Wendel
Andrew "Andy" J. Wendel, 36, of Philothea, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024.
He was born on September 7, 1988, in Coldwater to the late Ronald U. Wendel and Mary E. (Schwieterman) Wendel Gaerke.
Andy is survived by his wife, Taylor (Muhlenkamp) Wendel, whom he married on October 30, 2021; his beloved dog, Willow Grace; his stepparents, Bill and Cheryl Gaerke of Fort Recovery; his siblings, Kelly (Bob) Brunswick of Fort Recovery, Brad (Stephanie) Wendel of Philothea, and Sara (Brandon) Bettinger of Maysville, Kentucky; his father and mother-in-law, Gary and Angie Muhlenkamp of Montezuma; his brother and sisters-in-law, Tyler (Alissa) Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, Alyssa (Dustin) Schemmel of Coldwater, and Brittany (Ray) Siefring of Fort Recovery; his nieces and nephews, Nicole Brunswick, Caleb, Emily, Megan, Abigail, and Kenny Wendel, Addison, Mya, and Maddox Bettinger, Kelby, Ellie, and Kolsen Muhlenkamp, Marcy and Myra Schemmel, and Kipley and Wylie Siefring; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Andy was a 2007 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He worked as a welder and fabricator for Cruiser Products in St. Henry. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Philothea. In his free time, Andy loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and being outdoors. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, collecting random items, and was an excellent handyman. Andy was a family man and loved spoiling his nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Philothea, with Father Rob Muhlenkamp celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Andy's family on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and again on Monday from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Contributions can be made to make HOPE baskets for those afflicted with physical and mental illness. Checks can be made to Sunshine Boutique with "Hope Baskets" on the memo.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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