Massive flooding is impacting agriculture and infrastructure throughout the Mid-South and southern Midwest. A front stalled from northeast Texas through the Ohio Valley from April 2 to April 7, causing severe weather and near-continuous rainfall.

Much of Arkansas, western Tenessee and the western half of Kentucky witnessed rainfall exceeding 8 inches. In several spots, it measures more than 12 inches. In a region from northern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma northeast through southern Ohio into West Virginia, the rainfall added up to more than 4 inches.

While the rain has stopped, massive flood warnings and damage have already occurred, with further damage anticipated as water levels on rivers and creeks reach flood stage this week. This includes large sections of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. It may take until this weekend or next week before the Ohio and Mississippi rivers crest downstream.

While the week ahead is forecast to be mainly dry, an active weather pattern is possible for the second half of April. That would prolong recovery. Flooding is likely to be a concern in this region for several weeks.

Read more about flooding in the Mid-South, southern Midwest here.