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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Friday, October 22nd, 2021
Rosemary Heitkamp
Rosemary Heitkamp age 93 of McCartyville, Ohio died peacefully at 4:30AM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys.
She was born on May 31, 1928 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Frederick & Cecelia (Dirksen) Hilgefort. She married Norbert E. Heitkamp on April 4, 1951 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2001.
She is survived by children: Patricia Westover, Centerville, Michael Heitkamp, Anna, Mary Lou & Robert Schmitmeyer, Cranberry Prairie, Mark & Pamela Heitkamp, Anna, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister Louise Homan, St. Rose, in-law Phyllis Hilgefort, Fort Loramie, David Hackemoeller, Minster, Dennis & Rita Heitkamp, New Bremen.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Hilda Hilgefort, Herbert Hilgefort, Norma & Hugo Post, Verona & Bernard Boecker, Mary Ann & Jerry Heitkamp, Robert & Rita Hilgefort, Caroline "Kelly" & Wilbur Bruns and Louis Hilgefort, in-laws: Irene & Marinus Ruschau, Alvira & Herbert Schoenlein, Velma & Clarence Bruns, Lloyd & Mary Heitkamp, Junita & Carl Steinbrunner, Roman Heitkamp, Esther Heitkamp, Alberta Hackemoeller and David & Thecla Heitkamp.
Rosemary was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville and the ladies sodality. She was a lifelong farmer's wife and enjoyed ball room dancing, playing cards and working on the farm. She was guided by her faith and loved spending time with her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2021 and at Sacred Heart Church from 9 to 10 AM on Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sacred Heart Church in Rosemary's name.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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