DAYTON — The Weather Prediction Center has the entire Miami Valley under a slight risk for flooding overnight and into Wednesday. As a warm front lifts, heavy downpours become a concern.
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Showers will be possible south of I70 after 2 PM Tuesday afternoon, but the heaviest rain chances are forecast early Wednesday and throughout the afternoon. The chances will be scattered, but where the heavier showers and storms set up, nearly 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible.
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Our grounds are already saturated with over 6 inches of rain since the beginning of May at the Dayton International Airport (DAY). With the additional rainfall, expect creeks and river beds that are already high to rise and potential spill over their banks. Low laying areas are also at risk.