Hydrologic model projections indicate that soil moisture, runoff, and streamflow may increase in the Central Hardwoods region during the spring as precipitation increases.

Hydrologic modeling based on a range of climate models and scenarios suggests an increase in soil moisture, runoff, and streamflow thoughout the next century. The magnitude or frequency of flooding could potentially increase in the winter and spring due to increases in total runoff and peak streamflow during those time periods.