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
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Marie Weitzel
Marie T. "Myrt" Weitzel, age 64, of St. Henry, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born December 5, 1959, in Coldwater to the late Sylvester and Wilma (Lange) Dues. On July 25, 1981, she married Don Weitzel in St. Mary Church, Philothea and he survives in St. Henry.
She is also survived by her son Scott and Brittany Weitzel and their children, Avery, Kinley and Lainey. Also surviving are her siblings: Jane and Tom Laux, St. Henry, Doris and Lavaughn Muhlenkamp, Trinity, IN, Bernie and Ron Gross, St. Henry, Henry Dues, Van Wert, Lucy and Dave Rindler, St. Henry, Sandy Grieshop, Celina, Sam and Cindy Dues, Philothea, Marvin Dues, Coldwater, Nick Dues and Jay Faught, Santa Fe, NM, in-laws Roseann Dues, Philothea, Dan and Susan Echols, Findlay, Karen and Brian Clune, Maria Stein and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and father and mother-in-law Julius and Alice Weitzel and sister-in-law Deb Echols.
She worked for Reynolds and Reynolds in Celina for many years. She loved to bake, take family vacations, and spend time with family and friends.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 23, 2024, at St. Mary Church, Philothea. Burial to follow in St. Henry Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1-6 PM and on Monday, September 23 from 9:00-10:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Cancer Association of Mercer County or Community Health Professionals. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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