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
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
Ernest Staugler
Ernest J. Staugler, age 89, of Coldwater, died on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
He was born August 30, 1932, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Charles & Catherine (Herman) Staugler. On August 3, 1963, he married Marita 'Rita' (Droesch) and she survives in Coldwater.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Hart of Celina and Cathy & Keith Huber of North Star; six grandchildren, Josh Hart, Mariah & Dan Jones and Joey Hart, Terra, Trina, Trey & Trent Huber; siblings and in-laws: Joan Staugler and Clarence Staugler both of Coldwater, Carolyn Staugler of Montezuma, Cyril & Mary Ann Droesch of St. Henry, Jerry Droesch of St. Henry, Marge Meiring of Piqua, Bob & Shirley Droesch of St. Henry and Janice & Nick Hess of Coldwater.
He is preceded in death by a grandson, Trevor Huber; siblings and in-laws: Helen Staugler, Mary Lillian Staugler, Ernestine Staugler, Irene & Ralph Meinerding, Kathleen & Bernard Muhlenkamp, Herbert Staugler, Paul & Irene Staugler, William Staugler, Charles Staugler, Robert Staugler, Ralph Staugler, Margie Staugler, Germaine & Anthony Steinbrunner, Gene & Janet Droesch and Kathy Droesch.
Ernie was self-employed as a floor installer. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and the Coldwater V.F.W. Ernie served in the US Army during the Korean War. He loved to spend time outdoors especially fishing and following the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Holy Trinity Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday and 9 to 10 am on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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