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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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015
Christian Caggiano
Christian R. "Chris Cage" Caggiano, 67, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 22, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the only son of Christianne (Rouzeau) and the late Louis Caggiano.
In high school, he worked as a local disc jockey in the Niagara Falls area. In 1970, Chris earned a BA from the University of Dayton. As years went on, he worked for WVUD (University of Dayton), WLW, WING, WINE, WKKI, WERK, WERT, and WBYR- the Bear, which he owned until 1990.
Chris was also a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Redeemer Radio, Rotary Club of Fort Wayne, and board member with the Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Amy (Giesige) Caggiano of Fort Wayne; daughters, Lauren (Chris Csicsko) Caggiano and Collette Caggiano, both of Fort Wayne; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday, September 4, 2015 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2155 Randallia Dr., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior.
Calling will also be Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 1-3 pm & 5-8 pm at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne, with a Rosary Service beginning at 5:15 pm.
Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of NE Indiana or Boy Scouts of America or to his daughter's educational fund c/o Collette Caggiano.
For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com. Go Flyers!
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