COLUMBUS, OH – A cold front moving through the Ohio Valley is expected to bring steady rain through Saturday morning, with the heaviest amounts likely in eastern parts of the region.
The National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center says rainfall totals could reach up to 1 inch, with locally higher amounts possible across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Most areas remain in a precipitation deficit, so widespread river flooding is not expected.
Forecasters warn that isolated heavy downpours could still cause flash flooding and rapid rises on smaller streams, especially in eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. The heaviest rainfall is expected between Thursday night and early Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Recent data shows much of the Ohio River Basin has been drier than normal over the past month, reducing the overall risk of river flooding but increasing the potential for localized flash flooding during heavy bursts of rain.
Residents are advised to monitor forecasts, avoid flooded roads, and prepare for potential travel delays in flood-prone areas.
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