Increased Risks for Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the South-central U.S. Today

An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is forecast today in the lower Missouri River Valley. Very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes are possible. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for excessive rainfall is forecast today from northeast Texas into central Missouri. Flash, urban, and river flooding may become possible. Read More >

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Additional flooding along the Saint Marys River further upstream near Pleasant Mills, Indiana, Geneva, Indiana, and Willshire, Ohio. Willshire, Ohio is in Van Wert County and Van Wert County was designated an NWS StormReady Community in January 2002. StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through better planning, education, and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives. Does StormReady make a difference? See how it saved more than 50 movie goers in Van Wert County Ohio in November 2002.