Flood Watch issued Apr 11

flood watch
national weather service cleveland oh
1148 am edt thu apr 11 2013

...flooding threat from additional heavy rainfall...

.a few more rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall will occur
especially later this afternoon into tonight. much of the area
received moderate to heavy rainfall wednesday and wednesday night...
priming the situation for potential flooding from additional
rainfall.

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including the cities of...toledo...bowling green...port clinton...
fremont...sandusky
1148 am edt thu apr 11 2013

...flood watch in effect through friday morning...

the national weather service in cleveland has expanded the

* flood watch to include portions of north central ohio and
  northwest ohio...including the following areas...in north
  central ohio...erie oh. in northwest ohio...lucas...ottawa...
  sandusky and wood.

* through friday morning

* the ground is saturated from the rain wednesday and wednesday
  night. an additional inch of rain may occur later on today and
  tonight and that may cause some flooding.

* flooding of low lying areas is likely with additional heavy
  rain. minor flooding of some rivers and creeks is possible.

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. stay tuned to weather radio for further details or
updates

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