Flood Watch

Heavy rain and increased reservoir releases may cause the river flows to become high. Possible minor flooding downstream from the dam.

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, Cass IN, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Marshall, Miami, Northern Kosciusko, Pulaski, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Wabash, Wells and Whitley and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH and Van Wert.

* WHEN...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... - 2 to 5 inches of rain fell across much of the area yesterday with isolated pockets of over 6 inches. Additional heavy rain is possible later this morning and again during the afternoon. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible in thunderstorms. This may lead to additional flooding, especially in areas that received very heavy rain yesterday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood