Flash Flood Watch Issued for Middle Tennessee Including Cumberland County

Rain, heavy at times, will begin falling Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, as a warm front lifts north through the Mid State. Appreciable rainfall over the same locations may lead to flash flooding. In addition, areas along Interstate 40 that recently experienced heavy rainfall will be especially susceptible to flash flooding.

Flooded Roadway (File photo by Jim Young)

FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

Watch is for a portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following areas, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Wilson. 

* From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. 

* 2 to 4 inches of rainfall are expected across the watch area. 

* Street flooding will be a hazard for travelers. Low-lying and poor drainage areas will be at risk for flash flooding, as well as small streams. 

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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.