Columbus, OH – Significant rainfall across the Ohio Valley late Wednesday and into Thursday morning has raised river levels in parts of northern Ohio and central Indiana, with localized areas reaching bankfull conditions and isolated minor flooding possible.
According to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, heavy showers delivered between 2 and 3 inches of rain to much of the northwest Ohio Valley. This rainfall generated a hydrologic response on a handful of rivers, with several gauges indicating points at or near bankfull and a few reporting minor flooding. The precipitation, which fell mainly overnight, impacted river systems across northern Ohio and northern/central Indiana.
The National Weather Service noted that showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Thursday. However, a cooler and drier air mass is forecast to settle over the region by the end of the week. With this shift, officials anticipate a return to quieter hydrologic conditions, with no additional flooding or major concerns expected through the weekend.
Residents along rivers and in low-lying areas are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and stay alert for updates, especially where rivers remain elevated. Hydrologic conditions are expected to improve as drier air moves in, reducing the risk of additional flooding for the coming days.
For more detailed updates and river gauge readings, visit the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center at weather.gov/ohrfc.
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