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Southeast Drenched: Flooding Risk Rises With Rain
5 Jun
Summary
- Heavy rainfall is forecast for the drought-stricken southeastern U.S.
- Severe weather, including hail and tornadoes, is expected in the central U.S.
- Urban areas are most vulnerable to flash flooding from heavy rain.
Much-needed rainfall is expected to continue across the drought-stricken southeastern United States this week. Accompanying this precipitation is an elevated risk of flash flooding throughout the region. In parallel, severe weather is forecast to impact parts of the central United States, beginning on June 5.
These anticipated storms possess the capability to produce large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. The National Weather Service indicates that the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley will experience scattered thunderstorms through June 6, with potential impacts in Missouri and Illinois. Heavy rain is also set to drench the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley until June 7, increasing flood potential.
Forecasters warn that the heavy rain will primarily lead to localized flash flooding. Urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying regions are identified as the most vulnerable to these events.
