CINCINNATI, Ohio – A wet pattern is holding across the Ohio Valley, where much of the region now sits above normal rainfall levels for the past month. The latest system that swept through earlier this week has left saturated soils from Louisville to Cleveland, with more rain on the way by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, the Ohio Valley has recorded higher-than-average precipitation over the last 30 days, particularly near the Ohio River corridor. However, areas farther west across Indiana and southern Illinois remain drier than normal. After a short break through the weekend, another system could bring fresh rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches across parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania through Tuesday.
Transportation officials warn that persistent wet conditions could lead to ponding on highways including I-70, I-71, and I-75 during heavier showers. River levels are expected to fluctuate but remain within normal banks. Local emergency managers recommend checking storm drains, avoiding flooded low spots, and monitoring weekend travel for reduced visibility in rain and fog.
Temperatures will stay seasonable, with cool mornings and mild afternoons through the weekend before clouds thicken again early next week. Residents are advised to plan outdoor events around intermittent rain chances and to keep electronics charged in case of isolated power interruptions from gusty winds Monday into Tuesday.
