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
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Jack Kuenning
Jack R. Kuenning, 68, 1112 Motz St., St. Marys, died Nov. 5, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born July 24, 1941, in St. Marys to Wilbur and Ada Bertke Kuenning. On March 2, 1974, he married Dixie Mueller, who survives.
Others survivors are a son, Travis (Chris) Kuenning, St. Marys; two brothers, Edward (Wilma) Kuenning, Celina, the Rev. Kenneth (Delores) Kuenning, Moline, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
He served as a police officer for the City of St. Marys for 25 years and attended St. Marys City Schools. He traveled to Japan to take part in the Sister City home building program and was a life member of the NRA and a firearms instructor. He was previously an instructor for the St. Marys Junior Rifle Club and an active leader in the Explorer Scout unit, especially their wilderness canoe adventures. He was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, St. Marys.
Services are 8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Ed Bray officiating. Private family burial will be held.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Auglaize County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 76.
Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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