The U.S. Weather Service continues its Flash Flood Watch for Allen and Putnam counties.

Here is its message: 

A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following areas: Allen, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert, until 2 p.m. this afternoon.

Rain will continue through Saturday afternoon.

Radar estimates and Spotter Reports suggest that between 1 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of around an inch are expected by the afternoon.

This could lead to additional flooding given saturated soils and high river and reservoir levels. The greatest threat will be in low lying and poor drainage areas.

People living near streams, rivers, and in urban areas are especially susceptible to flash flooding.