Indianapolis Could Soak Up Nearly 1.4 Inches as Wave After Wave of Rain Targets the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes During the First Week of November
OHIO VALLEY — The first week of November is shaping up to be a wet one, with multiple rain systems expected to sweep across the region and the latest trends pointing to 1 inch or more of rain for most of the Ohio Valley.
Rain Window: November 1 Through November 6
Modeled rainfall covers the stretch from November 1 through 1 a.m. EST on November 6. During that time, scattered to widespread rounds of rain are expected to push through the region one after another.
Where the Heaviest Rain Could Fall
Here are the projected rainfall totals for major cities:
| City | Projected Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1.39 in |
| St. Louis | 1.35 in |
| Springfield | 1.27 in |
| Jefferson City | 1.27 in |
| Green Bay | 1.23 in |
| Evansville | 1.23 in |
| Milwaukee | 1.19 in |
| Peoria | 1.19 in |
| Cedar Rapids | 1.15 in |
| Toledo | 1.15 in |
| Saginaw | 1.11 in |
| Lansing | 1.11 in |
| Louisville | 1.07 in |
| Cleveland | 1.07 in |
| Chicago | 1.03 in |
| Wausau | 1.03 in |
| Minneapolis | 0.99 in |
| Cincinnati | 0.92 in |
| Pittsburgh | 0.80 in |
| Buffalo | 0.76 in |
The 1-Inch-Plus Zone
A large highlighted zone on the forecast map marks where 1 inch or more of rain is possible. It stretches across much of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri and eastern Iowa.
Indianapolis leads the list at 1.39 inches, followed closely by St. Louis at 1.35 inches.
Pockets of Lighter Rain
Not every spot is in line for heavy totals. A patch around Cincinnati shows slightly lower amounts at 0.92 inches, while areas farther east, including Pittsburgh at 0.80 inches and Buffalo at 0.76 inches, sit on the drier edge of the system.
What the Rain Could Mean
Several days of repeated rain can lead to:
- Soggy fields that could slow late-season farm work
- Ponding on roads and slick driving conditions
- Rising creeks and streams in low-lying areas
Forecast Still Evolving
These totals are based on modeled mean rainfall, so amounts could shift as each system’s track becomes clearer. Residents across the region should keep checking the forecast heading into the first week of November.
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