00:00More rounds of severe storms are targeting the Midwest this week.
00:03Heavy rain is already falling across parts of the region, and the flash flood threat is growing.
00:09Forecasters warn that damaging winds and flooding are the biggest concerns.
00:13A level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk remains in place through Wednesday.
00:17Some Midwest locations have already recorded their wettest start to September on record.
00:22Now, another storm system is moving in from the Pacific Northwest.
00:26It will bring additional moisture and fuel thunderstorms across the region.
00:31Rain could fall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
00:34Iowa and southern Minnesota could receive 3 to 5 inches of rain.
00:382 to 3 inches are possible from Chicago to Omaha.
00:41With soils already saturated, less additional rain could trigger flooding.
00:46Repeated storms may cause rapid runoff and rising water in low-lying areas.
00:50Urban streets and small streams could also flood quickly.
00:53The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through Friday.
00:57Forecasters will closely monitor rainfall and storm activity as flooding risks remain elevated.
01:03Disclosure.
01:03This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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