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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Thursday, December 24th, 2015
Austin Knapke
Austin C. Knapke age 22 of Minster, Ohio passed away at 12:05 PM on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Coldwater on June 30, 1993 to Dave and Deb (Kuess) Knapke. They survive in Minster.
He is also survived by brothers & sister: Aaron & Abby Knapke, Minster, Abby & Craig Schlater, Versailles, Andrew Knapke and Adam Knapke both at home, a niece Olivia and a nephew Luke, grandparents Othmar & Nancy Jean Kuess, Celina, Norma and the late Mark Knapke, Cranberry Prairie.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He graduated from Minster High School in 2012 and from Wright State University with an honorary degree.
He was a member of the 2011 and 2012 Minster High School Baseball State Championship Teams. He coached youth baseball and basketball and worked for Center Seeds.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM on Tuesday December 29, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 28, 2015 and from 9:00 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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