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, December 8th, 2021
Leo Heitkamp
Leo L. Heitkamp age 66, of Versailles passed away at 6:29 pm Friday, December 3, 2021, in the ER at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville.
Leo was born April 11, 1955, in Coldwater to the late Jerome "Jerry" & Mary Ann (Hilgefort) Heitkamp Sr.
In addition to his parents, Leo was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melisa T. Ordean; and a grandson, Lance Humes.
Leo is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen J. (Kunk) Heitkamp whom he married July 10, 1976; children, Kenneth "Chip" Ordean of Ft. Loramie, Michele & Don Waymire of Versailles, Matthew & Kendra Heitkamp of Versailles and Mitchell & Paige Heitkamp of Versailles; grandchildren, Paige Humes, Ashley (Clayton) Ward, Dylan (Alicia) Heitkamp, Jaydn Ordean, Noah (Elle Siculan) Waymire, Olivia Waymire, Daniel Waymire, Caleb Heitkamp, Jena Heitkamp, Ethan Heitkamp, Sadie Heitkamp, Ezekiel Heitkamp and Elijah Heitkamp; great-grandchildren, Aniyah Humes and Callan Humes; siblings, Theresa & Michael Fullenkamp of Ft. Recovery, Carol & Carl Evers of St. Henry, Barb & Bruce Batty of Tipp City, Diana & David Hartke of Coldwater, Linda & Dale Fleck of New Bremen, Rick & Margie Heitkamp of Versailles, Gary & Denise Heitkamp of Versailles and Jerry Heitkamp Jr. of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Leo was a truck driver and farmer. He attended Living Waters Ministries in Versailles. Leo enjoyed riding his trike, watching his grandkids play sports and spending time with his family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Versailles Christian Church 105 West Ward St. Versailles with Pastor Kelly Moody officiating. Burial will follow in Pearl Cemetery in Shelby County.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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