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Flash Flooding, River/Creek Rises Possible This Weekend

Headlines:

  • Flash flood threat is increasing for Saturday and Sunday, 3-5″ of additional rain is possible
  • River/creek rises will be possible, especially this weekend as rainfall totals begin to add up
  • If you live in or near a designated flood plain or in a place that has flooded before, *heads up*. Between now and Saturday, make preparations in case water threatens your home.
  • Strong to severe storms are also possible on Saturday

Majority of us have received 1.5 – 2.5 inches of rain so far, with the rain ending over the next couple of hours.

So far, we have been able to avoid any flooding issues – besides some ponding on roads and some creeks rising a tad. read more

Multiple Rounds of Heavy Rain Throughout the Week, 4 – 6″ of Rain Possible

Headlines:

  • Two rounds of heavy rain will lead to potential flooding issues, rises in creeks/rivers
  • Rainfall totals thru Sunday will likely add up to 4 to 6″, locally higher amounts possible
  • No severe or winter weather concerns right now

Round One of Heavy Rain: Tonight – Wednesday Night

Rain will move in late tonight and stick around for the majority of the day Tuesday. We will probably get a break overnight Tuesday thru Wednesday morning, with more rain Wednesday PM. read more

Cooler Temps & Maybe a Lil Too Much Rain Next Week

Scattered showers possible thru the evening, rain gear handy for any plans tonight will be useful.

A few stray showers can’t be ruled out Saturday during the day, but most of the rain chances will hold off until the evening – when a cold front pushes thru the area. This will bring some rain and signal the end of our warmer weather (for now). No thunderstorms expected. read more

Low Chance of a Strong to Severe Storm Thru Thursday Morning

Rain/storms are expected to move into the area throughout the remainder of the day, with a low chance of being strong to severe.

The Storm Prediction Center has us outlooked with a 5% chance of damaging straight-line winds and/or hail within 25 miles. We are also outlooked with a 2% chance of a tornado within 25 miles. All relatively low chances, but not zero. read more