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

Over 10 inches of rain could fall through Saturday, pushing rivers well above flood stage in a "particularly dangerous situation." If that wasn't enough, multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with hail,

Strong storms across much of Ohio tonight into tomorrow could bring flooding along with the potential for hail and more tornadoes. See the forecast.

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.

The National Weather Service late Sunday issued a tornado warning for parts of central Ohio as a storm front came through.

Last night's severe weather kicked off a flood watch in Ohio, but tornadoes can form any time. Here's what to know about them and how they form.

A deadly spring storm killed at least seven people and spawned tornadoes and drenching thunderstorms in a swath of the U.S. stretching from Texas to Ohio for a second day on Thursday, raising the risk of flooding.

If the sirens sound, the National Weather Service will have issued a Tornado Warning for the local area, FCEM&HS said.

With severe weather predicted in Ohio throughout the week, the National Weather Service has tips to stay safe during a flood.