Staff Report

WARSAW – A flood watch has been issued for much of northern Indiana ahead of predicted heavy rains Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, and early Monday.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana said the flood watch begins Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning.

A warm front moving north across the area is expected to bring periods of moderate rain. A few thunderstorms are also possible across the southern portion of counties along the warm front. Total rainfall could be 2 to 4 Inches.

Indiana counties that are part of the flood watch include Kosciusko, Allen, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White and Whitley.

The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding in low spots where water may cover some roads.

It will be clear Saturday night with a low near 40. Sunday’s high will be around 54.

High temps through next week will remain in the mid-50s,