Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 6:49PM CDT until August 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 649 PM CDT, Emergency Management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in Lawrenceburg. Between 0.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Lawrenceburg and Ethridge.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov