Flood Watch: Van Wert; Allen

extract

Flood Watch — Van Wert; Allen Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH and Van Wert. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Brief rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible early this evening, and then again early Sunday morning. Saturated conditions continue across the area due to recent heavy rainfall. Any additional heavy rainfall will result in increased runoff and an increased flood potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood