Flood Watch

A line of slow moving thunderstorms is expected to track east across portions of central Minnesota this evening and overnight. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized amounts of 4 inches or more possible.

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Minnesota, including the following counties, in central Minnesota, Benton and Morrison. In east central Minnesota, Kanabec and Mille Lacs.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Localized rainfall amounts of 4 or more inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood