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, March 11th, 2021
Henry Lefeld
Henry J. "Hank" Lefeld, age 94 of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
He was born on November 8, 1926 in St. Henry to the late George and Bernadine (Schmackers) Lefeld. On April 14, 1951 he married his wife of almost 70 years, Mary G. "Trudie" (Heckler) Lefeld, and she survives in Coldwater.
Hank is also survived by children: Daniel & Cindy Lefeld, Rebecca Lefeld, Elaine & Richard Pax, Timothy & Elaine Lefeld, Mark & Theresa Lefeld, Janet & Steve Wendel, Luke & Lisa Lefeld, Patrick Lefeld, George & Bernice Lefeld, and Susan & Matthew Leddy. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and four on the way, and a sister-in-law Mary Ann Lefeld.
In addition to his parents, Hank is preceded in death by three of his daughters, Ann, Marietta, and Henrietta, and his siblings Joseph & Sally Lefeld, Alvina & William Stammen, Dorothy & Richard Kuess, Seraphim & Clarina Lefeld, Agnes & Otto Pohlman, Edward & Viola Lefeld, Bernie & Al Homan, Bernard & Agnes Lefeld, and Martin Lefeld.
Hank was an active member of St. Henry Catholic Church, and the St. Henry Knights of Columbus. He was a Veteran of World War II, proudly serving his country in Japan. He was a proud member of the St. Henry American Legion Post 648 for 75 years. Hank was a former member of the St. Henry Volunteer Fire Department and was the founder of Lefeld Plumbing and Heating since 1955.
He had a passion for sports, especially baseball. Hank played for the New York Yankees until he was called to serve his country in the war. He later helped to form many sports programs in St. Henry. In his more recent years Hank enjoyed fishing and visiting with customers that came to the plumbing shop.
Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC guidelines will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Livestreaming of the Mass can be viewed at https://sthenrycluster.com/livestream/. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Henry Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2:00 until 7:00 pm Friday, March 12 and 9:00 until 10:00 am Saturday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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