Flash Flood Warning Issued for Middle Tennessee Counties

Source: NOAA · Middle Tennessee

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NWS Nashville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson counties in Middle Tennessee until 11:45 AM CDT August 1.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Middle Tennessee
Issued
August 1, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Nashville TN

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Nashville TN. Effective from 8:43 AM CDT to 11:45 AM CDT on August 1, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Smith County in Middle Tennessee; Southeastern Sumner County in Middle Tennessee; Trousdale County in Middle Tennessee; Central Wilson County in Middle Tennessee. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Lebanon, Carthage, Hartsville, Watertown, Gordonsville, Hickman, South Carthage, Tuckers Crossroads, Dickerson Chapel Recreation Area, Dixon Springs, Pleasant Shade and Bledsoe Creek State Park.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

At 8:43 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

Alert effective August 1 at 8:43 AM CDT until August 1 at 11:45 AM CDT.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Nashville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson counties in Middle Tennessee until 11:45 AM CDT August 1.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Middle Tennessee. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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