The Ohio River is predicted to flood again for the second time in a week

More storms threaten Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic this week, with potential to bring severe thunderstorms. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast. Weather Channel: More storms are possible this week in the Ohio Valley and the Mid-American States. Bettes: Storms could bring severe weather in the area.

Ohio River expected to flood towns again for second time in a week. Towns in Ohio and West Virginia are preparing for significant river flooding. Widespread amounts of 2-5 inches of rain fell on Thursday triggering Flash Flood Warnings. Ohio River is expected to be the source of significant flooding.

Ohio River has crested in communities such a Pittsburgh and Marietta, Ohio, but is expected to continue to rise for Cincinnati and in Covington, Kentucky. At least one death has been attributed to the flooding in West Virginia. Ohio River crests at major flood status submerging towns in Appalachia.