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, August 25th, 2020
James Koester
James R. Koester, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Mercer Health Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born on May 17, 1936 in Carthagena, to the late Theobold & Hilda (Hoelscher) Koester. On June 15, 1984, Jim married Linda (Meeker) Koester and she survives him in Montezuma.
Tom is survived by two children: Michelle & Brian Homan of Cincinnati, and Jim Koester of Celina. He is also survived by grandchildren: Kyle and Caleb Homan; siblings and in-laws, Pat & John Jansen of Celina, Mary & Dick Franck of St. Henry, Charles & Anita Koester of Coldwater.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Gene & Edna Koester, Ralph Koester, and Madonna & Al Hart.
Jim retired from Goodyear in 1998 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Coldwater Eagles, and Celina Moose clubs. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found tending to his yard.
A Mass of Christian Burial with limited seating due to social distancing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, August 27th and 9 to 10 am Friday with social distancing at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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