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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Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Virgil Heinrichs
Virgil Robert Heinrichs, age 37, of Coldwater, passed away on August 17, 2026 at his home in Coldwater.
He was born on December 31, 1988 in Van Wert to Robert and Karen (Braun) Heinrichs of Ft. Recovery.
He is also survived by grandmother, Vi Braun, brother Eric & Lacy Heinrichs, nieces and nephew, Layla, Katilynn, and Hagen, uncles and aunts, Tim & Mary Heinrichs, Kathy & Tom Link, Jayne & Marv Kahlig, Peg & Tom Brunswick, Jim & Brenda Heinrichs, Mike & Theresa Heinrichs, godparents, Dave & Connie Heinrichs, Trish & Jeff Obringer, Jeff & Julie Heinrichs, and Doug Heinrichs, numerous cousins, and his beloved dog Ronan.
He was preceded by grandparents, Robert & Lucille Heinrichs and Virgil "Shorty" Braun.
Virgil was a 2007 graduate of Ft. Recovery High School. He was the owner of Triumph Barbell and also Renegade Ink. He worked at Excel Machine in Coldwater and he really enjoyed completing custom fabrication orders. Virgil also loved spending time riding 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers and motorcycles.
Friends may call from 5PM to 7PM on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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