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, April 14th, 2020
Thomas Klosterman
Thomas "Taco" H. Klosterman, 80, formerly of rural Celina, OH died Friday April 10, 2020 at his residence in Rockford, OH.
He was born October 13, 1939 in St. Marys, OH to Arthur and Viola (Osterfield) Klosterman. On December 14, 1963, he married Barbara J. Freewalt, who died March 17, 2017.
Survivors include: daughter Kimberly (Richard) Shaffer of Rockford, OH; daughter Kandy (fiancee Debbie Kessler) Klosterman of Westerville, OH; 6 grandchildren: Nathan Williams, Kelsey Williams, Emily DiAlbart, Blair Shaffer, Alex Shaffer and Zach Gehron; 2 great-grandchildren: Brynna Williams and Kruze Williams; sister Jean Boes of Gahanna, OH; brother Don Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; sister Marie "Mert" Humphries of St. Marys, OH; brother Bernard "Barney" (Carol) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother Dale "Dugan" (Marsha) Klosterman of Van Wert, OH; sister Kay (John) Seibert of Coldwater, OH; brother Bob (Ronda) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother John (Cindy) Klosterman of Wapakoneta, OH; brother Jerry (Delilah) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother Dick (Catherine) Klosterman of Celina, OH; sister Becky (Denny) Link of Batavia, OH; sister Chrissie (Howie) Chunnic of St. Marys, OH; sister Judy (David) Fuller of St. Marys, OH; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Arthur and Viola Klosterman; wife Barbara Klosterman; sister Carolyn Klosterman-Hawkins; sister Shirley "Shirt" Byerley; sister Betty Lengerich; brother David Klosterman; brothers-in-law: John Humphries, Dwaine Byerley and John Lengerich; sister-in-law Barb Klosterman.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1958). A veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly served his country aboard the USS Holder. He worked for many years at both New Idea Corp. in Coldwater, OH and Rockford Eagles in Rockford, OH.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1292, American Legion Post #508, Moose Lodge #1473 and VFW Post #5713.
He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor and love for his family.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, a private funeral for family and close friends is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, OH.
All are encouraged to extend condolences and share memories of Tom with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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