(Express) – Flooding has bombarded the southern US this week and forecasts are predicting more states are under threat. After a week of heavy rain, yet more is forecast across the Texas and Arkansas areas, triggering potential flash flooding. According to CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen, nearly 20 million people were at risk of flooding at one stage, from southeast Texas through much of Louisiana and into southern Arkansas.

For the Houston Metro area, heavy rainfall is forecast for the coming days and a flash flood warning is currently in place for several counties across the state. Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist with the Harris County Flood Control District told CNN: “If you don’t have to go out this morning don’t go.” The NWS warns that ongoing flooding of streets, creeks and bayous continue across the area. Rainfall intensity has decreased but water will be slow to recede. Do not drive into flooded roadways. READ MORE