Today Brings the Most Dangerous Flash Flood Risk of the Week

It has been a deadly week of weather, with at least three fatalities attributed to severe storms in the Midwest. Unfortunately, forecasters are now warning that another round of heavy rain and severe storms could unleash life-threatening flash flooding on Thursday across the Ohio Valley and the Appalachians. Here is what you need to know.

Severe Weather Pattern Persists in Ohio Valley and Beyond

Over 800,000 customers lost power this week as severe storms roared through the nation's midsection. Several waves of storms are forecast to push through the central and eastern U.S. on Thursday, continuing the trend of volatile weather that has marked the week. The repeated nature of the rain storms will raise the threat of flash flooding for millions of Americans.

Thursday's threat of severe storms will stretch from the far northeastern corner of Colorado well into the Ohio Valley. While some lingering storms could continue to cause problems in the northern Plains, the core of the storms will shift farther to the east. The primary threats associated with this line of storms are flash flooding and destructive winds. The latest forecast models signal that the chance of flooding will increase in the latter part of the day, peaking in the overnight hours under the cover of darkness.