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, December 17th, 2020
Ronald Westgerdes
Ronald J. Westgerdes, age 76, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 24, 1944 in Mercer County to the late Norbert & Mildred (Vagedes) Westgerdes. On November 25, 1967 he married Janet K. (Link) and she survives.
He is also survived by children Amy Graves & Mark Matthias of Michigan and Terrence & Tammy Westgerdes of California; grandchildren Patrick Graves and Nick Graves and great grandchild Sullivan Graves; siblings and in-laws, Marilyn Parker of Texas, Dan & Bernice Westgerdes of Minster, Paul & Jane Westgerdes of Ohio City, Gerry & Levenia Westgerdes of Indiana, Herb & Kay Westgerdes of Ft. Recovery, Arlene & Bob Luttmer of Versailles, Sandy & Steve Knoth of Ft. Recovery and Bill & Kelly Westgerdes of Celina, brother-in-law Steve Jackson of Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by a brother Ken Westgerdes, sister JoAnn Jackson and in-laws Barb Westgerdes and Larry Parker.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, Ohio Progressive Sportsman's Club, NRA, Coldwater V.F.W. and American Legion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Ron worked 35 years at Minster Machine and part-time at Helena for 15 years. Ron also has been the caretaker of Baker Woods in Coldwater, tending the trails, so others may share his love of the outdoors.
Graveside services with military rites will be held 1 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater.
The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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