Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Joni Blomeke
Joni K. (Traxler) Blomeke, age 68, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Lutheran Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 12, 1956, in Jay County, Indiana, to Sally (Yeager) Traxler of Fort Recovery, and the late James Traxler.
In addition to her mother, Joni is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles "Chuck" Blomeke, whom she married on October 30, 1980; her stepson, Jonathan (Lyn) Blomeke of Geneva, Indiana; her grandchildren, Corbin (Stephanie) Blomeke, Ethan Blomeke, and Madalyn Blomeke; her great grandson, Fletcher Blomeke; her brothers, Michael Traxler of Fort Recovery and Thomas (Becky) Traxler of Connecticut; her nephew, Jeremy Traxler; her in-laws, Pat (Marion) Blomeke Jerry (Diane) Blomeke, Linda (Craig) Walker, Sharon (Rob) Erman, Denise (Jeff) Sexton, Betty Blomeke; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to her father, Joni was preceded in death by her in-laws, Steve Blomeke and Dave Blomeke.
Joni was a 1974 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. In her early years, Joni worked for CTS in Berne until her health began to decline. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, reading a good book, sewing, and finding great bargains at garage sales. Joni was a fantastic cook, and her grandchildren always looked forward to her sugar cookies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Father Joseph Pasala officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Per Joni's request, there will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Online condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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