Chicago, IL – A slow-moving stalled front is expected to unleash dangerous amounts of rain across nearly a dozen Midwestern states from Saturday evening into Sunday, with forecasters warning of a high flash flood risk and rainfall totals reaching up to 8 inches in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center, the system will linger over the region, producing repeated rounds of thunderstorms that could deliver 5 to 8 inches of rain in the hardest-hit zones. The Moderate Risk designation for excessive rainfall — indicating a significant chance of flash flooding — stretches from eastern Nebraska through Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, with parts of Wisconsin and Michigan also at risk.
Meteorologists warn that the stalled front’s slow pace will allow storms to “train” over the same locations, dramatically increasing the potential for dangerous flooding. Low-lying areas, urban centers, and locations near rivers and streams are most vulnerable. Flash floods could develop rapidly, cutting off roads and threatening communities.
Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, prepare supplies, and review evacuation routes before the heaviest rain begins overnight. The NWS stresses that motorists should avoid any flooded roads, following the safety rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
The Weather Prediction Center warns that the intense rainfall could persist well into Sunday morning, with localized totals exceeding 8 inches and widespread amounts of 2 to 4 inches across much of the Midwest. Strong flooding potential is likely in any area that sees repeated storms.
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