Flood Advisory Issued for Nashville Area Through Sunday Afternoon
Heavy thunderstorms prompt flood advisory for Nashville and surrounding counties as up to 1.5 inches of rain creates urban flooding risks through Sunday evening.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Davidson and Williamson counties Sunday afternoon, warning residents of urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms.
The advisory, issued at 2:41 p.m. CDT, remains in effect until 4:45 p.m. as Doppler radar indicated heavy rain moving through the region. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen across the affected areas.
“Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas” is expected, according to the weather service. Officials warn that ponding of water in urban areas is occurring or imminent.
Areas Most at Risk
The National Weather Service specifically identified several locations that will experience flooding, including Brentwood, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Belle Meade and Bellevue. These communities should prepare for water accumulation on roadways and in low-lying areas.
The thunderstorms producing the heavy rainfall are part of a weather system moving through Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to turn around when encountering standing water.
Safety Precautions
Weather officials remind the public that it takes only six inches of moving water to knock down an adult and 12 inches to carry away a vehicle. Drivers should never attempt to cross flooded roads, as the depth and current of the water can be deceiving.
The flood advisory is expected to expire at 4:45 p.m., though residents should continue monitoring weather conditions as additional thunderstorms could develop throughout the evening hours. The National Weather Service will issue updates if conditions change or if the advisory needs to be extended.
