Heavy rainfall, flooding possible Wednesday into Thursday

February 5, 2019 | 3:00 am

Updated February 4, 2019 | 9:21 pm

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, overall confidence is increasing that the possibility of heavy rain will lead to flooding or flash flooding by mid-week as occasional showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to return to the region during the middle of the week.

The rain will come in waves as several upper level disturbances stream across the area with abundant moisture and a stalled frontal boundary in the vicinity.

This will likely result in periods of moderate to heavy rainfall across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. Widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain is likely. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially in locations that receive repeat thunderstorm rains. The rain is expected to end from west to east Thursday afternoon and evening.

The end result will be a risk for considerable flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas. We will likely see rising water levels on area rivers, creeks, and streams. Water levels are already elevated along the Ohio and Wabash rivers. Localized flash flooding cannot be ruled out with some thunderstorms producing
heavier rainfall rates.

A Flood or Flash Flood Watch may need to be issued closer to the event.

February 5, 2019 | 3:00 am

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