Ohio, Middle Mississippi Valleys Forecast: Heavy Rains Likely to Trigger Flash Floods This Week

Ohio Valley and Middle Mississippi Valley can expect rounds of heavy rains and flash floods this week, according to a weather report. These weather risks can result in slower commutes and dangerous road conditions.

Recent forecasts show a challenging weather outlook in parts of the U.S. this week due to severe thunderstorms and raging heat. Considering the weather, people with travel plans should watch out for troublesome road conditions.

In other areas, a hazardous heat outlook is likely in the central and eastern U.S. this week. The forecast warns of increasing dangerous heat in the following areas:

Southeast
East Coast

Weather in Ohio Valley and Mississippi Valley

Photo by Zoom Earth Satellite via NOAA - NESDIS. In a recent National Weather Service (NWS) advisory, the forecast monitored the developments of multiple clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms, including damaging wind gusts, affecting portions of the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley.

In a weather report published on July 15, Ohio Valley and Mississippi Valley can experience the following weather risks:

Heavy rains
Flash floods
Damaging winds

The heavy rains can likely trigger flash floods and flooding, especially in the flood-prone areas. Additionally, the severe weather can affect the following areas:

Upper Mississippi Valley
Middle Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes region
Northern Plains

There is also a chance of a rainy outlook in the Four Corner region, with a possibility of isolated flash floods. According to an NWS report, the Storm Prediction Center warns of severe weather in the Ohio Valley, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes.

In addition, a challenging weather outlook can threaten portions of the Interior Northeast, Middle Mississippi Valley, and Central Plains.

Also Read: Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Severe Thunderstorms to Bring Heavy Downpours, Flooding Risks This Week

Weather Outlook in the Midwest and Northeast This Week

The weather forecast for July 15 reveals a severe thunderstorm in the Midwest and Northeast by midweek. Homeowners should anticipate the following weather dangers or risks:

Hail
Flooding downpours
Localized damaging winds
Flash floods
Isolated tornadoes

On Wednesday, a stormy outlook is likely to unload in the following areas:

Syracuse
Detroit
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Charleston
Louisville
Peoria
Ames
Sioux Falls
Grand Forks

On Monday, a chance of isolated tornadoes and hail conditions are forecast in the following areas:

Minneapolis
Des Moines
Peoria
Green Bay
Chicago
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Detroit
New York
Albany
Burlington

In Pittsburgh, the forecast shows a cluster of showers and storms in parts of Ohio, warning of severe wind gusts reaching from 40 to 45 mph.

Meanwhile, residents in Des Moines can anticipate a stormy weather outlook, including in parts of northern Iowa. Isolated tornadoes are another weather hazard to watch out for.

In midweek, severe thunderstorms could become widespread, packed with damaging winds and heavy rains. Areas at risk are forecast in the following: