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, September 1st, 2022
Nate Niekamp
Nate W. Niekamp, age 19 of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, to be with his Lord Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born on December 2, 2002, in Coldwater to Terry & Cheryl (Holdheide) Niekamp. Terry and Cheryl survive in St. Henry.
Nate is survived by three siblings: A.J. & Carli Niekamp, Kaylee Niekamp & Jaren Fishbaugh, and Jeremy Niekamp, all residing in St. Henry. Also surviving Nate are his grandparents, Mike & Barb Niekamp and Werner & Joann Holdheide, as well as aunts and uncles, Mike & Ann Holdheide, Lisa & Jim Loftis, Janel & Randy Barga, Nick & Cheryl Holdheide, Janet & Mark Jacobs, Todd Niekamp, Kevin & Stacy Niekamp, Steve & Jackie Niekamp, Laura & Josh Brown, Beth & Paul Droesch, Sarah & Nate Jenkins, numerous cousins, many friends, and his beloved dogs, Rambo and Rocky.
Nate was a graduate of the St. Henry High School, Class of 2021. While in high school he was active in football, golf, and basketball. Nate loved watching and participating in all kinds of sports, especially golf. Nate was a very competitive and dedicated person who always pushed himself to be his best. He enjoyed playing cards, watching movies, fishing and collecting shoes and sports jerseys. Nate loved spending time with his extended family and friends, cracking jokes with his witty humor, and was a dedicated fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the St. Henry Redskins. We hope Nate inspired all with his determination to domiNATE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 5, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 1:00 until 6:00p.m. Sunday, September 4, and 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 5, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry. To honor Nate's love of sports, feel free to wear your favorite sports apparel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County (C.A.M.C.).
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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