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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Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
Carl Vagedes
Carl "Spitz" L. Vagedes, age 90, of St. Rt. 47, Houston, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence Monday evening, May 4, 2020.
He was born September 20, 1929, in Newport, Ohio, to the late Henry & Frances (Garman) Vagedes. On September 22, 1952, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, Carl married Frances A. (Jones) Vagedes who survives.
One son, Timothy Vagedes is deceased.
Surviving is one daughter, Teresa & Donnie Reck of Houston; four grandchildren: Becky & Jared Clark, Ginger Reck & Eric Henderson, Jesse & Dani Reck and Cory & Aly Reck as well as great-grandchildren: Chelsie, Cayson, Jaelynne, Juellynne, Ayden, Paige, Teddy, Addy, Carson, Colton and baby Reck, soon to arrive. For many years, Carl took on the role of foster grandpa with open heart and open arms.
Carl was the second youngest of 14 siblings who are now all deceased.
Mr. Vagedes was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had been engaged in farming all of his working life and was also skilled in construction.
He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Minster Knights of Columbus, Fort Loramie American Legion, Ohio Farm Bureau and Newport Sportsman's Club.
Spitz was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed wood working, especially craft show projects. Over the years, Spitz had been talented and "competitive" at all sorts of sports including baseball, bowling, pool, shuffle board and horseshoe.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2020, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Cemetery with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion.
Memorials may be made to Wilson Health Hospice.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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