Update, 8:30 a.m. Thursday: The Flood Watch remains in effect through noon today.

Update, 3:15 p.m.: A Flood Watch is in effect from midnight Wednesday through Thursday morning for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, according to the NWS.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the alert said. “Additional thunderstorms with heavy downpours are expected late tonight through Thursday morning. 1 to 2 inches of rain will be common, but some locations could have more than 3 inches of rainfall in a short period.”

Update, 8 a.m.: A Flood Advisory is in effect for Montgomery, Houston and Stewart counties until 10:45 a.m.

Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

“Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads,” the NWS alert said. “Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

Update, 7:05 a.m.: A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Dickson, western Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties through 7:45 a.m.

At 7:03 a.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dover, moving southeast at 35 mph with winds in excess of 40 mph.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until noon.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A strong thunderstorm is moving toward northwest Montgomery County with winds up to 30 mph and pea-size hail.

At 6:12 p.m., radar was tracking a storm over Golden Pond Visitors Center at Land Between the Lakes, moving southeast at 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

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The storm will hit Montgomery and Stewart counties through 6:45 a.m.

“Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible,” the NWS alert said.

“Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 a.m.

Flash Flood Watch

Montgomery and surrounding counties are also under a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday at noon, according to the National Weather Service.

“We are expecting another round of storms to develop to our northwest over Kentucky and slowly track southeast through Middle Tennessee overnight,” the NWS said.

The impact could be seen through about 9 a.m. Wednesday, with substantial rainfall totals of 6-plus inches possible.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks,” the alert said.