Area counties placed in flood watch through tonight

May 21—Mower and Dodge counties, have been batched with counties in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa being placed into a flood watch effective through 9 p.m. tonight.

According to the National Weather Service, between 1-2 inches of rain is possible today with another half an inch possible tonight, which could cause flash flooding conditions throughout the watch area.

Thunderstorms are also possible throughout the day.