BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – With heavy rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
Branch, Hillsdale, Calhoun and Steuben Counties are in the Watch area which covers portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
Forecasters say a front will stall across the area and bring periods of moderate to heavy rain Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible Tuesday afternoon and may produce rainfall rates up to one inch per hour.
Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible.
The National Weather Service says they potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
You should monitor 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.



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