Cincinnati, OH – A large portion of the Ohio Valley is bracing for additional rainfall this week after steady showers soaked the region over the past 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service’s Ohio River Forecast Center, between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain fell across much of the basin through Tuesday morning, September 23. Meteorologists say more showers and thunderstorms are likely through Thursday, September 25.
The heaviest totals have been concentrated across southern Indiana, Kentucky, and southern Ohio, where storms produced quick downpours. While officials report that flood potential remains low on the Ohio River and other major waterways, forecasters caution that smaller streams could rise rapidly. Localized flash flooding remains possible in urban and low-lying areas.
“Additional periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next few days,” the NWS said in its Tuesday update. Rainfall amounts could add another 1 to 2 inches in parts of the Ohio Valley, potentially creating hazardous travel conditions and short-lived flooding.
Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts, especially if living near creeks or flood-prone roadways. Motorists should avoid driving through standing water, as even shallow flooding can be dangerous.
More information and forecast updates are available at weather.gov/ohrfc.
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