Flood Watch is in effect for most of south-central Indiana

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Watch for Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings, Brown, and Decatur Counties in south-central Indiana through Saturday afternoon.   

Flooding, due to excessive rainfall, is possible for portions of central, south-central, southeast, southwest, and west-central Indiana.  

Excessive runoff might cause flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone locations.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will impact southern portions of central Indiana through early Saturday, with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall predicted. Visit NWS at http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information about Flood Watches and Flood Warnings.   

Residents 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.