Storms Drench Saturated Midwest With More Rain
Relentless storms will continue soaking the Midwest and Plains, raising flash flood concerns for millions through Thursday morning. A slow-moving cold front will trigger repeated rounds of heavy rain, with 1–2 inches widespread and isolated totals over 3 inches, while rainfall rates may reach 1–2 inches per hour. A Level 2 of 4 flash flood risk covers Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City, where soils are already saturated after rainfall totals running up to 6 inches above average this year.