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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Saturday, December 11th, 2021
Kenneth Geise
Kenneth Henry Geise, age 83, Minster, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence late Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021.
He was born September 18, 1938, in Anna, Ohio, to the late Anthony & Elizabeth (Siegel) Geise. On August 19, 1978, Ken married Karen (Dilsaver) Geise who survives.
Also surviving are four children: Carrie & Allen Bockrath of St. Partick, Shannon & Tim Barhorst of Sidney, William Traux of Union City and Lodean & Robert Littleton of Yorkshire; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Anthony "June" & Ann Geise of Fort Loramie as well as sisters & brothers-in-law: Irene Geise of Somerville, Charlotte Geise of Union, Wayne & Gloria Dilsaver of St. Marys, Darrel & Becky Dilsaver of St. Marys and Lisa & Jennifer Hicks of Wyoming along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Barbara Jean Geise; seven siblings: Ray & Dorothy Geise, Ed & Mildred Geise, Victor Geise, Leonard & Martha Geise, Donnie & Margaret Geise, Mary & Carl Seger and Fred Geise as well as sisters & brothers-in-law, Norma Geise and Steven Dilsaver.
Mr. Geise was engaged in farming all of his working life. He also retired from the Stolle Corporation in Sidney, and for several years, had been a ready-mix delivery driver for Spring Creek Corporation in New Bremen. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. In his leisure, Ken "Goose" enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, coon hunting, spirited cornhole games and westerns. He especially enjoyed visiting with his family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call Tuesday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Minster Area Life Squad or Rustic Hope.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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