CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Middle TN, including Montgomery County, through Thursday morning.
Rain, heavy at times, will begin falling Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, which may lead to flash flooding.
These rainfall amounts, on already saturated ground, will likely lead to flooding along area rivers, creeks, and streams, as well as some roadways, low lying areas, and other poor drainage locations.
(2/2) After light rain Thursday into Thursday night, several more rounds of heavy rain totaling up to 4" are forecast from Friday through Sunday. Combined with the Tue-Thu rain, total rainfall amounts over the next 7 days could reach 6" to 8" #tnwx pic.twitter.com/HmTBpU2qy7
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) February 18, 2019
The following Tennessee and Kentucky counties are under the Flood Watch:
⢠Robertson County, TN
⢠Cheatham County, TN
⢠Dickson County, TN
⢠Montgomery County, TN
⢠Houston County, TN
⢠Stewart County, TN
⢠Todd County, KY
⢠Caldwell County, KY
⢠Trigg County, KY
⢠Lyon County, KY
When a flood or flash flood warning is issued for your area, head for higher ground and stay there. Stay out of areas subject to flooding. Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. can become filled with water. https://t.co/aVBXVl16Fw pic.twitter.com/sTmsexnngH
— American Red Cross of Tennessee (@RedCrossTN) February 19, 2019
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. The National Weather Service says flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
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