Cincinnati, OH – A shifting weather pattern is set to bring widespread rainfall to the Ohio Valley starting late Monday night and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center (OHRFC).
The NWS estimates that most of the region will see between 0.50 and 3.00 inches of rain, with the highest totals expected along the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky border. This includes southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and western and central Kentucky. Over the next 48 hours, rainfall amounts remain lighter—generally 0.50 inches or less—as lake-effect showers persist along eastern Lake Erie through Sunday night. A more substantial round of rainfall arrives with a midweek storm system.
Forecast maps released Sunday morning show a wide stretch of moderate to heavy precipitation across the Ohio Valley. The 7-day outlook highlights deeper blues and purples—signaling 2 to 3 inches of rain—in portions of the tri-state border region. Farther north and east, including Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, totals are expected to be lower but still widespread.
The developing pattern will bring several waves of moisture, delivering repeated rounds of rain from Tuesday through Saturday. Forecasters warn of potential ponding on roads, reduced visibility, and rising water in low-lying areas, though major flooding is not expected at this time.
The OHRFC encourages residents to stay updated on evolving rainfall projections, especially in southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky, where the heaviest precipitation is forecast.
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