Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of a heightened risk for localized flooding — especially in urban areas.

Heavy rain caused flash flooding and road closures around the Lehigh Valley on Monday evening as storms made their way through. More rain is expected this week.

The National Weather Service notes that while a formal flood watch has not been issued, the potential for sudden flooding remains high.

The Center Valley area in Upper Saucon Township, where flooding was reported along Route 309, had a recorded 6 inches of rainfall, making it the highest rainfall total in the Lehigh Valley, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Other areas had about 1 or 2 inches of rain.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Strong storms brought heavy rain and flooding to the Triad on Tuesday afternoon. According to the City of Burlington, the area started experiencing rapid urban flash flooding around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Greensboro and other parts of Guilford and Alamance counties were among the hardest hit areas.

As the water rises, so does the Kerr County community, especially one man who reunited a brother and sister, swept away in the flood.