OHIO — A major pattern shift is underway across the Ohio Valley, and it could bring repeated rounds of heavy rain to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia starting Monday into Tuesday and continuing through the following week.
According to the latest Ohio River Forecast Center water outlook, widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected over the next seven days — with locally higher amounts possible in some areas. The extended wet stretch is increasing the threat for flooding across the region.
Widespread Heavy Rain Expected Across the Ohio Valley
The 7-day precipitation outlook highlights a broad swath of significant rainfall across:
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Portions of Pennsylvania
- Southern parts of Illinois
The heaviest totals are centered over central and southern Ohio, much of Indiana, and northern and central Kentucky, where deep red shading indicates higher rainfall amounts.
While exact placement of the heaviest bands remains uncertain, confidence is growing that much of the Ohio Valley will see multiple rounds of steady rainfall rather than a single storm system.
Flood Threat Increasing — Minor to Isolated Moderate Flooding Possible
River forecast guidance shows numerous gauges trending toward elevated levels across the basin…