The upper-level trough that is moving through the Central U.S. today will not only bring the chance for severe weather, but as this energy moves east the heavy rain and flooding potential increases. Here is the very latest on the heavy rain forecast.

Alerts

Flash Flood Watches have been issued from the Red River, through Missouri, and into the Midwest for the potential of heavy rain leading to flooding.

Excessive Rain Outlook

When looking at the excessive rain forecast, you can think of the highlighted areas in green representing the areas that could see flash flooding. The higher the risk, the higher the chance for flooding potential.

The flooding risk will be mainly in Texas on Tuesday, but Wednesday and Thursday the heavy rain risk extends all the way to the Ohio River Valley.  This heavy rain will also likely lead to a flooding threat for the streams, creeks and rivers as those threats can be well after the initial rain event.

Rainfall Forecast

Our in house forecast model is showing 3-6″ rainfall totals for many of the areas under the risk of excessive rainfall. This is lining up with the forecast, so the confidence in a flooding event for many of these areas continues to build.

Stay tuned to WeatherNation for more updates on this potential heavy to significant rain event.