Additional rain fell on flooded areas of the Midwest this week. However, there is hope that the rain will not make situation worse.
A storm bringing snow to part of the northern Plains, Rockies and upper Great Lakes during the first part of this week sent a swath of rain through the Midwest.
As expected this system was less intense and faster-moving, when compared to last week's storm that pushed rivers to moderate, major and record flood stage.
Members of the Missouri Nationals Guard and others work to shore up a temporary levee in an effort to hold back the swollen Mississippi River Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Clarksville, Mo. Communities along the Mississippi River and other rain-engorged waterways are waging feverish bids to hold back floodwaters. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Last week, portions of states from Missouri to Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin received from 3 to 7 inches of rain. Much of that rain fell during a 24- to 36-hour period upon saturated ground.
As of 10:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday, April 24, 2013, the rainfall from the recent storm system has ranged from 0.50 to 1.50 inches with a few spots picking up a bit more from Missouri and Iowa to Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.
The rainfall is likely to slow the recession of river levels and could cause minor rises at some locations a short time after the rain as it flows into progressively larger rivers.
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