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
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Allen Uhrick
Allen A. Uhrick, age 67, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, in Lima.
Born March 11, 1951, in Blackford County, IN, he was the son of Harry A. & Ruby I. (Reynolds) Uhrick, who are both deceased.
Allen married Chris Petering on May 31, 1975, and she survives, along with their son and daughter: Stacy (Eric) Topp of Mendon and Chad (Nikki) Uhrick of Celina, and four grandchildren: Christopher & Micheal Bechtold and Austin & Reagen Uhrick. Also surviving are a brother: Robert (Vicky L.) Fields of Mendon, two step-brothers: Charles (Joyce) Uhrick of Indianapolis, IN and Larry (Mary) Uhrick of Morrisonville, IL, a brother-in-law, Mike Seyler of Union City, IN, and a sister-in-law, Sandy Uhrick of Circleville, OH.
He was preceded in death by a sister & two brothers: Isabelle Seyler, Ray Fields, and Orlie Uhrick.
A 1971 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Allen went on to earn an Associate Degree at ITT Tech in Fort Wayne. Allen had served as a Volunteer Fireman for the village of Mendon for many years. After 42 years of service, Allen retired from Federal Mogul National Seal in Van Wert, where he had worked as a Punch Press Operator. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with Pastor Jason Boroff officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling Hours are from 2:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, and an hour prior to services on Saturday, at the Mendon Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
Online Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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