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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

The 5-Day Significant River Flood Outlook indicates the probability of experiencing significant flooding (moderate flood stage or higher) over the next 5 days. Significant flooding is defined as flooding that causes impacts to roadways and structures.

National map showing the 5-day significant flood outlook potential.