Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 4:49PM CDT until August 5 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWOHX
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Lawrence County in Middle Tennessee...
Southeastern Wayne County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Loretto, St. Joseph, Westpoint, Iron City, Leoma and Cypress Inn.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Lawrence, TN; Wayne, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov