Flood Threat Looms Over Five U.S. States with Heavy Rainfall Expected
Flood Threat Looms Over Five U.S. States with Heavy Rainfall Expected
US · Published Jan 9, 2026
Flood watches are in effect for five U.S. states due to an incoming storm system bringing heavy rainfall.
The storm system, already causing severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Oklahoma, is moving eastward, impacting the U.S. South and Great Lakes region.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor weather updates, avoid flooded areas, and secure outdoor objects due to strong winds.
Flood watches issued amid heavy rainfall forecast
A significant storm system is set to impact millions of people across five U.S. states, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue flood watches due to anticipated heavy rainfall. The system, which has already brought severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to Oklahoma, is expected to move eastward, affecting the U.S. South and the Great Lakes region. Southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, northern Alabama, central Tennessee, and parts of Wisconsin are currently under flood watches.
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