National Weather Service Issues FLOOD WATCH Over Concerns about Flooding from Another Rain Event

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... 

 The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a 

• Flood Watch 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 Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning 
• 2 to 4 inches of rain. 
• Runoff from this event will likely cause rises of smaller creeks and streams, especially Wednesday evening when thunderstorms may produce flash flooding. Minor flooding may also be possible on the larger rivers into the weekend, especially on the lower reaches of the Cumberland, Duck, and Tennessee River basins. 

NWS says expect flooding from creeks and

Streams. (file photo) 

HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK:
Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Much of the Mid-South From Early Wednesday Through Thursday Afternoon.

Rainfall is expected to return to Middle Tennessee early Wednesday, falling on saturated grounds unable to absorb much more. Area creeks, streams, and rivers are running high and a number of river gauge locations are above Action Stage. Rain is expected to move out Thursday afternoon, leaving total rainfall amounts of several inches across the area. 

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Runoff from this event will likely cause rises of smaller creeks and streams, especially Wednesday evening when intense thunderstorms may produce flash flooding. Minor flooding may also be possible on the larger rivers into the weekend, especially on the lower reaches of the Cumberland, Duck, and Tennessee River basins. 

Model guidance indicates storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected, with isolated higher amounts possible. Where the rain falls vary from Southern Kentucky and most of Tennessee to Northern Mississippi and Northern Alabama. This lack of consistency with where the rain will fall creates uncertainty with total rainfall amounts, as well as the severity of flooding.

Flood Watch Issued for Cumberland Co Saturday Morning through Sunday Afternoon

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

A cold front will approach the mid-state tonight and will stall across the area on Saturday. A series of surface lows will move northeastward along the boundary and add to the low level forcing that is in place. The southwesterly mid and upper-level flow will provide a moisture-rich airmass. Rainfall totals will range from 2-4 inches in the watch area with areas along the Cumberland Plateau likely receiving the highest amounts.

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

A deep southwesterly flow aloft will combine with a slow-moving frontal boundary to produce heavy rainfall during the watch period. The rainfall on Saturday and Saturday night will be heavy at times. Rainfall amounts will average around 2 to 4 inches, with areas along the Cumberland Plateau seeing the greatest amounts. 

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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS 

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.