Flood Advisory continues for the Cumberland River at Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Flood Advisory continues through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Cumberland River at Clarksville.

At 5:00 am Tuesday, the river was at 40.0 feet or Action Stage, when 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.

Rainfall is expected to return 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.

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.

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