Tennessee River Flooding Advisory Affects Johnsonville Area Through Weekend
Tennessee River at Johnsonville exceeds action stage, prompting flood advisory through Sunday as low-lying areas face potential inundation.
JOHNSONVILLE, TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the Tennessee River at Johnsonville, effective through Sunday evening, as elevated water levels threaten low-lying areas and agricultural land along the waterway.
The advisory, released Tuesday morning by the National Weather Service in Memphis, warns of flooding caused by excessive rainfall affecting the Tennessee River system. At 9:00 AM Wednesday, the river stage measured 360.2 feet, slightly above the action stage of 360.0 feet.
Areas at Risk
Low-lying and agricultural areas along the river from the Interstate 40 bridge to Land Between the Lakes face potential inundation. Boat launches, access points, and portions of the Tennessee River National Wildlife Refuge near the Duck River also risk flooding at current water levels.
The flood advisory extends beyond Johnsonville to include multiple points along the Tennessee River system, including Pickwick Dam, Savannah, Saltillo, and Perryville, according to weather service officials.
Water Level Forecast
Weather forecasters expect the river to remain nearly steady over the next few days before likely dropping below action stage this weekend. The current stage of 360.2 feet remains below the official flood stage of 361.5 feet.
The advisory period runs from Tuesday morning through Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Central Daylight Time, giving residents and river users several days to monitor conditions and take necessary precautions.
Safety Precautions
Residents in affected areas should avoid driving through flooded roadways and stay away from swollen waterways. Boat operators should exercise extreme caution when accessing launch points and navigating areas near the wildlife refuge.
Agricultural operations in the flood-prone zones may experience temporary disruptions as water levels affect farming activities along the river corridor. Property owners with structures near the waterline should monitor conditions closely and prepare for potential water intrusion.
The National Weather Service continues monitoring river conditions and will update advisories as weather patterns change. Additional rainfall in the coming days could affect the timing of when water levels drop below action stage.
