Flooding is being reported on roads throughout the region because of heavy rain and drains blocked by ice.

With a layer of frozen ground, the water will have a hard time seeping into the soil. As a result, ponding on roadways and flooding of poor drainage areas will become more widespread.

Lehighton Area School District tweeted this afternoon that buses are running late.

“The district has been notified of several detours that will require buses to take alternate routes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.”

Fire departments throughout the region have been called to pump water out of basements.

Rain, moderate to heavy at times, will continue through 4 p.m.

The latest forecast:

Tonight:

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday:

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.