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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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Karen Niemeyer
Karen Niemeyer, 83, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 11:32 P.M. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease and finally a massive stroke.
She was born April 8, 1942, the daughter of Leroy and Edith (Duhme) Meckstroth.
On October 23, 1965, she married Larry Niemeyer, who survives in New Knoxville. Karen is survived by a daughter, Kristine (Joseph) Urenovitch of Whitehouse, Ohio, and by her four grandchildren: Joseph, Grant, Grace and Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, James Meckstroth.
Karen graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1960, then on to Columbus Business School. She began her working career as an executive secretary at the former Crown Controls Company. After her daughter was raised, she then worked with New Knoxville bus transportation till retirement in 2007.
Over the years she enjoyed pursuing many collectibles and doing cross stitch needlework.
Many family vacations were enjoyed throughout the United States, Europe and cruised to the Caribbean islands.
As an Ohio State Buckeye fan, a bowl game is usually planned, with the Rose Bowl being the favorite.
A lifelong member of the First Church of New Knoxville, she was also a charter member of the New Knoxville Society, serving on the board for 35 years.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the First Church of New Knoxville, the Reverend Joel Bucklin, officiant. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral rites at the First Church of New Knoxville, where memorial gifts may be given to the New Knoxville Historical Society.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Karen's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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