Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
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... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anna, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Botkins, Hardin, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Montra, Newbern, Lake Loramie State Park, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, and Bloom Center.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Today 86° Today 86° likely 75° 75° chance Tomorrow 89° Tomorrow 89° slight chance 76° 76° slight chance
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Thursday, January 30th, 2020
Robert Gerlach
Robert A. Gerlach, 88, of Coldwater died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
He was born November 29, 1931 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late William & Philomena (Clune) Gerlach. On October 23, 1954, he married Elsie (Krieg) and she died November 13, 2005.
He is survived by sons, Steven (Jane) Gerlach of Coldwater, Daniel (Terri) Gerlach of St. Marys, Douglas (Cheri) Gerlach of Celina, William Gerlach of Clayton, NC and Alan (Pam) Gerlach of Wapakoneta; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister Dorothy Niekamp; and in-laws, Virg (Rosie) Krieg, Lucy Rose, Ron (Marlene) Schmitz, Harold (Pat) Krieg, John (Marie) Sacher, Karen Bergman and Ralph (Kate Hemmelgarn) Fullenkamp.
He is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Valerie Gerlach; a granddaughter Nicole Gerlach and siblings and in-laws, Leroy (Pauline) Klosterman, Harold Edgar Gerlach, Clarence (Pauline) Gerlach, Victor (Betty) Gerlach, Paul (Ruth) Niekamp, James Gerlach, Mark Niekamp, Carl Rose, Don Bergman, Onalee Fullenkamp and Harold Gerlach.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Coldwater American Legion Post #470, Coldwater V.F.W. Post #5135 where he was past commander and a 30 year member of the firing squad. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Minster Farmers Exchange after 38 years and he was also a farmer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, February 3, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 1 to 6 PM on Sunday, February 2nd and 9 to 10 AM on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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