Minneapolis Could See Nearly 3 Times Its Normal Rainfall as a Soggy Pattern Takes Over the Midwest and Ohio Valley to Kick Off November
OHIO VALLEY — After a long dry stretch for many areas, a more active weather pattern is set to return to the Ohio Valley and Midwest to start November, with rainfall forecast to run well above normal for much of the region.
The Forecast Window
The outlook covers November 1 through 7 p.m. EST on November 6 and compares forecast rainfall to what is normal for that time of year.
How Much Wetter Than Normal
Here is how projected rainfall stacks up against normal for major cities:
| City | Percent of Normal Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 285% |
| Des Moines | 220% |
| St. Louis | 205% |
| Milwaukee | 205% |
| Charleston | 200% |
| Cleveland | 190% |
| Pittsburgh | 170% |
| Chicago | 165% |
| Cincinnati | 160% |
| Nashville | 155% |
| Knoxville | 145% |
| Buffalo | 140% |
| Memphis | 135% |
| Columbia | 105% |
| Wilmington | 80% |
| Raleigh | 75% |
Upper Midwest Leads the Way
Minneapolis stands out with rainfall projected at 285% of normal, nearly three times what the city usually sees in that span. Des Moines follows at 220%, while St. Louis and Milwaukee both come in at about double their normal amounts.
Ohio Valley Back in the Wet Zone
Across the Ohio Valley, cities like Cleveland at 190%, Pittsburgh at 170%, Cincinnati at 160% and Charleston at 200% are all expected to see well above normal rain, a welcome change for areas that have been running dry.
Carolinas Stay on the Drier Side
Not everyone gets in on the soaking. Parts of the Carolinas are expected to fall below normal, with Raleigh at 75% and Wilmington at 80%, while Columbia sits close to normal at 105%.
What a Wet Start to November Could Mean
- Relief for dry soils and low water levels in parts of the Midwest
- Possible delays for any remaining fall field work
- Wet roads and slower commutes during heavier rounds of rain
Forecast Could Still Shift
Since these numbers are based on forecast models, totals may change as the start of November gets closer. Residents across the Midwest and Ohio Valley should keep an eye on updates.
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