Flood Watch in Effect from 11PM APRIL 3 TO SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in Effect from 11:00PM EDT/10:00PM CDT This evening through Saturday Afternoon.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possbble

Where: Portions of Northern Indiana including the following counites: Allen, DeKalb, Eastern St,Joseph, Elkhart, Fulton, LaGrange, Marshall Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern LaPorte, Pulaski, Southern Kosciusko, Southern LaPorte, Strake, Steuben, Western St.Joseph and Whitleiy Counties

When: From 11:00PM EDT/10PM CDT this evening through Saturday Afternoon

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. Creek and streams may rise out of their banks, Flooding may occur in Poor Drainage and urban Areas.

Additional Details: Whtin the last 3 Days about 2 to 4 inches of rain has been recorded in portions of the watch area. Additional Rain and Thunderstorms through Saturday Morning will worsen any ongoing flooding, About 1 inch of rain is expected

http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for safety information. You should montior later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.