Flood Watch

A first batch of storms has moved through this evening bringing up to 2 to 4 inches of rain across the area, especially along and north of US-6. At least 2 inches of additional rain with locally higher amounts possible as more thunderstorms are forecast for tonight.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Allen IN, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Huntington, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Pulaski, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley and southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood