Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:06AM EDT until September 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 900 AM EDT.
* At 606 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
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Monday, October 28th, 2019
Othmar Heitkamp
Othmar C. "Ott" Heitkamp age 81 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away at 11:18 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
He was born July 1, 1938 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Leo & Clara (Bills) Heitkamp. He married Patricia Pazitney on September 12, 1964 and she survives in Maria Stein.
He is also survived by children: Angie Crider, Celina, Doug & Denise Heitkamp, Maria Stein, Tracy & John Drees, Fort Loramie, Eric & Brandy Heitkamp, Minster, grandchildren: Amber Crider, Justin Bachman, Kristin Bachman, Aleah Heitkamp, Holden Heitkamp, Hunter Drees, Jada Drees, Kendall Heitkamp, Grayson Heitkamp, sisters: Luella Niekamp McCartyville, Marietta Monnin, McCartyville, in-laws: Melvin Rindler, Carthagena, George Kahlig, Coldwater, Rosie Heitkamp, Coldwater, Sheila Dorsten, Montezuma.
He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Anna Marie & John Dircksen, Jerome & Mary Ann Heitkamp, Edna & Gregor Kahlig, Dorina Rindler, Evelyn Kahlig, Edger Heitkamp, in-law Harold Dorsten.
Ott was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein and the Knights of St. John Maria Stein. He was a member of the US Army Reserves and retired from Midmark Corp. as a Plant Controller after 38 years.
He was a farmer and after retirement he was a transport driver for Midmark. In his pastime Ott was a handyman for local individuals and businesses and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein with Rev. Gene Schnipke celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Marion Local Flyer Athletic Boosters. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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