NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) -The expected heavy rainfall over the next few days has led National Weather Service forecasters to issue a Flood Watch from 7:00 p.m. Friday night until 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
Branch County is included in the Flood Watch which covers northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
Forecasters say widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will develop Friday evening and continue into Saturday evening. Rainfall amounts of two to four inches are likely across the watch area with locally higher amounts possible.
Flooding of low lying areas and along small creeks and stream is most likely. In addition significant river flooding is likely to develop this weekend and extend into much of next week.
You are being asked to 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.
