River flood advisory issued for Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a flood advisory for the Cumberland River in Clarksville.

The advisory is in effect through Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

As of 8 a.m., the river was measured at 38.2 feet and rising.

The river will continue to rise to 40.5 feet by Thursday morning.

At 40 feet, low lying areas along the river, including agricultural areas, access points, and portions of Riverfront Park on North Riverside Dr. begin to be inundated. Water also backs up adjacent tributaries, including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek.

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