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, January 16th, 2020
Frederick Zeik
Frederick D. Zeik, 88, of Rockford passed away at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Fred was born January 28, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Stanley and Helen (Tempka) Zeik. On May 25, 1985, he married the former Josephine Nelson, who survives in Rockford. Together they shared over 34 years of marriage.
Fred was a retired engineer from Micro-Precision in Berne, Indiana. He was an avid card player, enjoyed golfing with Jo, and attending family get togethers.
Fred was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Zeik; and a sister who died in infancy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Rockford. Burial in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford will immediately follow.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Preferred memorials may be directed to St. Teresa Catholic Church for Masses.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements are being handled by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Ohio.
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