Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story and Tama. In north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall has occurred over parts of north central and northeast Iowa where a band of 3 to 6 inches or rainfall has occurred. Additional areas with heavy rainfall are possible.