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
a_d
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Wayne Wilt
Wayne Roger Wilt, age 86, of Anna, passed away of natural causes early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, Ohio.
He was born August 17, 1936, in Anna, Ohio, to the late Carl & Fredonia "Irene" (Sullivan) Wilt. On August 28, 1959, at St. Peter Church in New Bremen, Wayne married Beverly R. (Moeller) Wilt who preceded him in death on January 23, 2016.
Surviving are four of five children: Robert (dec.) & Virginia Wilt of Anna, Sandy & Douglas (dec.) Gehret of Fort Loramie, Cindy & Rodney Naseman of Anna, Jim & Tammy Wilt of Anna and Janet & Chris Crockett of Anna; 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Karen Wilt of Anna and Denny Wilt of Sidney; brothers & sisters-in-law, Fred & Barb Moeller of New Bremen and Nancy Hespe of Napoleon along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Keith Wilt; father & mother-in-law, Wilson & Marie Moeller and sister & brother-in-law, Jean & Ralph Hildebrand.
Mr. Wilt was a 1954 graduate of Anna High School. He served in the US Army following the Korean War and had been stationed in Panama City. In 1999, Wayne retired from Copeland in Sidney where he had been employed nearly 42 years. Wayne was a life-long member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church. He also belonged to the American Legion Heiland Post 446 and had been a past commander. Years ago, he served on the Anna Village Council. Also known as Batty, Wayne was an avid sports fan. He followed Reds baseball no matter what. He also enjoyed keeping up with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wayne and Bev spent many good years traveling up to their trailer in Michigan to fish and visit with their camping friends.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Anna with Pastor David Eidson presiding. Interment will follow at Pearl Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Friday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jacob Church.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
Archive of
February 20th, 2023
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituary on this date
Gladys Stroh
Gladys M. Stroh, 100, of St. Marys, died 9:25 A.M. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys Nursing Home. [More]
a_d