Wilmington, OH – Rivers across the Ohio Valley continue to fall following recent rainfall, and forecasters say the threat for new flooding will remain low through much of the week before wetter weather returns this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service’s Ohio River Forecast Center (OHRFC), high pressure will keep most of the Ohio Valley dry through Friday, allowing rivers and streams to continue receding as evaporation and plant water use increase.
One of the most notable improvements is along the Green River in Kentucky, which is forecast to drop below Action Stage on Wednesday. The Green River was the last river in the OHRFC service area above Action Stage, meaning all major rivers across the Ohio Valley are expected to return to normal flow conditions.
Forecasters said only isolated showers are possible through the remainder of the workweek. A more organized round of rain is expected to move into the region Friday through Sunday, bringing beneficial rainfall to many areas.
Current forecast guidance indicates generally 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across much of the Ohio Valley over the next seven days, with locally higher totals possible in portions of the central Appalachians. However, because rivers are already receding and soils have had time to dry, the potential for renewed flooding remains low at this time.
The Ohio River Forecast Center noted that conditions will continue to be monitored, and rainfall forecasts could change depending on how weather systems evolve later this week.
Residents living near rivers and streams are encouraged to stay informed by checking the latest river forecasts and weather updates, especially if heavier rainfall develops over the weekend.
