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
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Douglas Laux
Douglas A. Laux, of Coldwater, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home in Coldwater. He was born January 20, 1983 in Coldwater to Jerry & Kathy (Evers) Laux.
He is survived by brother, Ryan & Joan Laux. He is also survived by nieces and nephew, Macy, Cole, and Willa.
Douglas was a graduate of Indiana University, majoring in Political Science, Business and Japanese. After graduation, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. Proudly serving multiple tours in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Douglas spoke five different languages and authored a New York Times best selling book titled "Left of Boom."
From there, he became an Executive Producer and starred in several television series. He spoke in many podcasts held throughout the country. Douglas also won awards at the Pasadena International Film Festival and Silicon Valley Film Festival.
He was currently authoring his next book. Douglas was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles, Elks, and last but not least, Knights of Malta. Doug was a proud supporter of the Thanks to the Yanks group of Coldwater.
Funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with visitation from noon until time of service at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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