Danger of flash flooding today as heavy rains forecast

Forecasters are warning that heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding in our area today.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued an areal flood watch for parts of Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties.

The weather service says that excessive runoff could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other flood-prone locations.

The flood watch is in effect from 8 this morning through 2 Wednesday morning.