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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Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
Emil Schnelle
Emil H. Schnelle, Jr. 84, of Convoy, passed away Early Sunday, November 18, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born October 27, 1934, in Auglaize County, to the late Emil H. and Hazel M. (King) Schnelle, Sr.
Emil attended York High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the forge shop at International Harvester after 30 years. He went on to co-own the Delphos Bike Shop for several years.
Emil enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family and friends and taking a daily cruise around the area. In his younger days, he enjoyed fishing, boating and being at the lake.
He is survived by his children: Robin (Scott) Parker of Elida; Bruce (Patty) Schnelle of Conroe, TX; Emily Alberding of Lima; David Schnelle of Convoy; brother, Robert (Betty) Schnelle of Columbia SC; sister: June Weitz of Celina; Carol Germann of Middle Point; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Emil was preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Corwin, brothers, Paul and Ferdellas Schnelle, sisters, Fredonia Leugers, Wilma Gray and Pauline Rempe.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, November 23, 2018 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Convoy IOOF Cemetery with military honors rendered by the combined forces of the Van Wert VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 11 AM-1 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the family.
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