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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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Arnold Heitkamp
Arnold Anthony Heitkamp, age 86, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on October 18, 1938 in St. Sebastian to the late Anthony & Rose (Fullenkamp) Heitkamp. On November 28, 1963 he married Nancy L. Quellhorst and she preceded him in death on October 17, 2016.
He is survived by daughter Susan & James Christman, St. Marys, son Erik Heitkamp, New Bremen, grandchildren: Courtney & Chris Lovett, Van Wert, Caleigh & Jacob Slife, St. Marys, great grandchildren: Navy, Archie, Brentley, siblings: Gilbert & Marilyn Heitkamp, Tipp City, Rosemary Lehman, Centerville, in-laws: Luella Heitkamp Tipp City, Paul Sudhoff, Madison, IN.
He was preceded in death by Celesta & Harold Staugler, Ernest & Rosie Heitkamp, Ken Heitkamp, Mary Louise Sudhoff, Annette & Russ Haley, Eugene Lehman, Linda & Francis.
Arnold was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen, New Bremen Rod & Gun Club, past Rotary Member, Lakeview Moose Lodge and Chickasaw VFW. He served for 4 years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Crown Equipment after 45 years as a Director of Manufacturing. Arnold was a man of few words, but when he spoke people paid attention. He may have been quiet, but you always knew you were loved, supported by this loyal and gentle giant. He had his ornery side but a very brilliant, creative mind to make glass works, leather wallets and jewelry. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed playing euchre, Poker and collecting model cars and antiques.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held TODAY at 10:30 AM Friday, March 28, 2025 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen, Ohio with burial will follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, and on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Christman-Falk-Heitkamp Scholarship Fund payable to the "St. Marys Community Foundation" with Arnold Heitkamp in the memo field, 101 West Spring St. Suite A, St. Marys, OH 45885.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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