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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Monday, October 29th, 2018
Joseph Ernst
Joseph E. Ernst, age 65, of Defiance Road, St. Marys, passed away of natural causes Saturday afternoon, October 27, 2018, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born November 14, 1952, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Albert and Viola (Vehorn) Ernst. On September 4, 2004, in Celina, Joe married Barbara (Mowery) Ernst who preceded him in death on February 4, 2015.
Surviving are two children, David & Jenny Ernst of Fort Loramie, Jennifer & Tony Craft of St. Marys and five grandchildren: Taylor and Katelyn Ernst and Eliyah, Carl Joseph and Kaliyah Craft; three Siblings: Ann & James (dec.) Stidd, Chuck & Elaine Ernst and Treva & Dan Brandewie, all of Fort Loramie as well as in-laws, Claire & Sue Stettler and family of Celina.
Mr. Ernst was a 1970 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He retired in 2017 from the Stolle Corporation/Ply Gem in Sidney where he had been employed 46 years. Joe was an avid fan of NASCAR, the Browns and Buckeye basketball. He also enjoyed the company of "Sassy the Cat".
A Funeral Service will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie with Fr. Barry Stechschulte presiding. Interment services will be 2:00 PM Friday at North Grove Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call Tuesday 4:00 to 7:30 PM at Gehret Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Marys Fire Department or charity of choice.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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