Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio, including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland, Lorain and Richland. In northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through this 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered showers and thunderstorms with periods of torrential rain rates are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Rain rates of greater than 2 inches per hour are possible with thunderstorms, which can quickly result in flooding in prone areas. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.