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
Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Debra Hoelscher
Debra Mary Hoelscher, Age 59, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her residence, Thursday evening, October 12, 2017.
She was born April 15, 1958, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Albert Hoelscher and Lucille (Rindler) Hoelscher of Fort Loramie. Also surviving are three siblings: Stanley & Cheryl Hoelscher of North Star, Karen & Robert Schwartz of Fort Loramie and Beverly & John Evans of Piqua; nieces & nephews: Chad & Valerie Hoelscher, Stacy & Greg O'Dell, Jason & Stacie Hoelscher, Kimberly Schwartz, Christie Evans & Scott Mowery, Brad & Alexa Evans; several great nieces & one great nephew; a special friend, Patsy Kennedy of Sidney as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father and several uncles & aunts.
Deb was a 1976 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. In February of 2014, Deb retired from Midmark Corp. in Versailles. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Ann's Ladies Sodality and the Sidney Gateway Squares. Deb was dedicated to the needs of her parents as well as her family of siblings, nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed shopping, collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia, square dancing and decorating for Christmas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Fire Department or Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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