Flood Watch

Much of the watch area has seen 2 to upwards of 7 inches of rain over the last 24 hours. As this water continues to route through the system, additional rises on rivers and flooding of roadways, parks, and low elevation areas is likely over the next 6 to 12 hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches if possible through this evening.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Fillmore, Houston and Mower, and southwest Wisconsin, including the following county, Vernon.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rain will continue through today with additional rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood