Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of panhandle Nebraska, including the following areas, Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Torrential Rainfall combined with training Thunderstorms may lead to rises in creeks, flood low lying areas, and temporarily overwhelm drainage areas due to excessive run off from Hydrophobic soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood