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, February 4th, 2025
Andrew Heck
Andrew James Heck, age 55, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
Andy was born March 26, 1969, in Van Wert, to James A. "Jimbo" and Martha P. (Dunno) Heck, who are deceased. A son, Garry A. Heck, preceded him in death August 7, 2024, and his father, Jim, recently passed away on December 25th.
Andy and Nickie (Seals) were married on June 3, 1989. She survives, along with their daughters: Tara Heck (Adam Leatherman) of Van Wert, and Tori Heck of Mendon; grandchildren: Andrew Heck and Alyzah Heck of Celina; and his brother & sisters: Mike (Samantha) Heck of Mendon, Rebecca Heck Getzendiner (Ron Fink) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, andJessica (Mike) Heck-Stelzer of Mendon.
Also surviving are brothers-in-law: Garry "Goose" (Coleena) Seals of Rockford, and Larry "Shorty" (Holly) Seals of Celina, and numerous nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Rebekka Thomas and great nephew, Elias Andrew Thomas.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Garry Seals.
Andy was a 1987 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, and attended auto body classes at Vantage Vocational School. Andy worked at New Idea in Coldwater, until its closing. He had also been employed at Crown Equipment in New Bremen, AAP in St. Marys, and various other area factories. He was a member of the Grand Lake Motorcycle Club, Mendon, and was the club's current President. Andy's interests included motorcycles, music, camping, pug dogs, gardening, and raising chickens.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, on Friday, February 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00, with Rev. Steven Leonard, officiating.
Burial will take place at Mendon Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Condolences can be expressed to Andy's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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