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, October 6th, 2022
Emerson Burkheimer
Emerson "Burk" E. Burkheimer, age 74, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.
He was born August 25, 1948 in Lima to the late Cloyd and Beulah (Graham) Burkheimer. On May 8, 1985 he married Vickie (Miller) Burkheimer, they were together for 37 wonderful years and she survives at the residence in Mendon.
Other survivors include his daughter, Tracey (Brian) Wilkins, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Deb (Denny) Barrett, Celina; a brother-in-law, Ron (Kassi) Miller, Blacklick, Ohio; three grandchildren, Brenden (Tara Harshbarger) Klosterman, Dylan (Tiffany Crosby) Menchofer and Mackenzy Wilkins; three great grandchildren, Laiken Klosterman, Abalynn Klosterman and Eastyn Menchofer; many, nieces, and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Cloyd (Patrica) Burkheimer; a sister, Linda (Albert) Swany; a sister-in-law, Donna (Kenny) Link; and his beloved cat Magic.
Burk or Blue Beard as he was known in the trucking community proudly drove his truck for 47 years and he loved every day of it. He drove for many different companies throughout his career but he started at Schroyer Trucking in Celina, then for a few years he owned and operated Burkheimer Trucking and eventually retired from Tuente Trucking in Yorkshire, Ohio.
He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a true believer. He loved to go shooting with his family, watching NASCAR, The Ohio State Buckeyes and any western tv shows and movies. Some of his past hobbies included snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and camping. Burk loved being with his family and watching the grandkids grow. Above all other things Burk and Vickie loved spending time together and traveling on quick overnight trips to a "pick a direction excursion." They treasured their time together and hardly ever did anything apart. They were blessed to build such a wonderful life together.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Rick Brosher officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the Burkheimer family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main Street, Celina, Ohio 45822.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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