A flood watch in effect for most of our listening area from tonight through Tuesday evening

Showers and a few thunderstorms will bring 2 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally heavy amounts to area.

This rain falling on already saturated ground will likely cause flooding in some areas, while heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying or poor drainage areas, roads, and ultimately flooding on smaller creeks and streams.

Significant rises on larger streams and rivers will also be possible.

A Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are favorable that may lead to flooding. People in the Watch area, especially in flood prone areas, should use this time to check on preparedness requirements.