Flood watch: heavy rains expected on top of saturated soil Evan Jones May 11, 2017 1 minute read A flood watch takes goes into effect overnight. It’s a product of heavy downpours expected — on top of all the rainfall we’ve seen in recent weeks. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Rethinking librariesNext: Mother’s Day climate rally on Sunday Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0