SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING MAY OCCUR THROUGH MAY!

Severe Weather & Flooding Discussion

Weather Decision Solutions is closely monitoring a prolonged period of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected to impact the central United States this weekend and into early next week—with impacts likely continuing well beyond that.

Severe Weather: Multi-Day Outbreak

Thunderstorms are already developing today and will continue through the weekend, bringing:

• Widespread wind damage
• Large hail
• Tornado potential

The most concerning period appears to be Monday across the Mississippi Valley, where conditions could support a more significant tornado outbreak.

This is not a one-day event—storms will redevelop repeatedly, increasing cumulative impacts.

Flooding Concerns Increasing

Alongside severe weather, heavy rainfall is a major and growing threat.

Areas across the Midwest into the Mississippi Valley will see repeated rounds of rain, which could lead to:

• Flash flooding
• River flooding
• Long-duration flood events

Key waterways to watch include:

• Mississippi River
• Ohio River

With rainfall continuing over the same regions, flooding could become more serious over time, especially as water levels build downstream.

Extended Outlook (Next 2+ Weeks)

The broader pattern supports:

• Continued storm systems moving through the same areas
• Persistent severe weather threats
• Ongoing heavy rainfall episodes

This raises concern that flooding issues may persist or worsen over the next 14 days, and potentially even longer if the pattern does not break.

Bottom Line

• Multi-day severe weather outbreak underway
• Wind, hail, and tornado threats through Monday
• Highest tornado risk in the Mississippi Valley Monday
• Heavy rain leading to increasing flood concerns
• Major rivers like the Mississippi and Ohio could see rising levels
• Pattern remains active and potentially dangerous for weeks

This is shaping up to be a high-impact stretch of weather, with both immediate severe storm risks and longer-term flooding concerns developing simultaneously.