Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 6:47PM CDT until August 5 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 647 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. 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, Leoma and Iron City.
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