Flood Watch

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has expanded the * Flood Watch to include portions of Iowa and Nebraska, including the following areas, in Iowa, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. In Nebraska, Burt, Butler, Cass, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Johnson, Lancaster, Madison, Otoe, Pawnee, Platte, Sarpy, Saunders, Stanton, Thurston, Washington, and Wayne. * From Monday morning through Wednesday morning * Rainfall totals of three to five inches appear likely through Tuesday night. Locally higher amounts are possible. * The heavy rain will increase the potential for river and stream flooding as well as flash flooding. Expect rising water levels on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You 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. &&