...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Benton, Jasper and Newton. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. Storms will be capable of producing very heavy downpours with some areas potentially picking up a quick 1 to locally 3 inches of rain. Rainfall of that magnitude would likely result in a localized flash flooding given the high soil moisture from recent heavy rains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&