Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham and Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rain may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a potential for 2 to 4 inches of rain, locally up to 5 inches, to fall in portions of the watch area from mid afternoon into the evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood