Forecasters warned that cities remain in peril into the coming week as river levels creep up from Arkansas to Ohio − even as skies brighten.

The rain has slowed for much of central Ohio on Sunday, but more precipitation - including the possibility of snow - is in the short-term forecast.

Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.

Payne's house first flooded in May 2024. The furnished basement of her two-story home was set up like a one-bedroom for her aunt. In February, her home was again flooded, and she and her aunt packed as much as they could as a boat came to her front door to take them to safety.

A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky was swept away by flood waters on Friday, one of at least 16 people to die in a series of dramatic storms that continue to pummel the US. High winds and heavy rain continued to batter states including Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky on Saturday, delaying recovery efforts.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was expected in parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of relentless severe storms that in some cases spawned deadly tor

Transportation officials are urging motorists to check travel conditions before they hit the road and to never drive through flooded roadways.