The National Weather Service says that steady storms could drop up to 6 inches of rain across central Ohio and Columbus through the weekend.

Strong Winds Strong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.

We've seen a relentless surge of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding rain for over a week now in the Midwest and South. Fortunately, there's light at the end of this tunnel. Here's when quieter weather will arrive and how long it may last.

As communities in the central US grapple with widespread devastation from a line of deadly storms that spawned dozens of tornadoes this week, forecasters are warning of another grave threat to the region: relentless rain into the weekend,

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes.

At least 16 people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms, flooding and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest.

Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.

A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest has resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather.

The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has killed at least 16 people, doesn’t show signs of letting up.