Flood Watch: 6/7/26: Moderate Flood Watch Issued as Nashville Prepares for Rain After a Warm, Overcast Day with Slight Showers

by Weather Write | Jun 7, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Flood Watch

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson.

* WHEN…From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – A swath of heavy rainfall is expected to set up across Middle TN Monday. Confidence is low on exact placing, but confidence is high that atmospheric conditions will be favorable for heavy rainfall. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From 2026-06-08T11:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-06-09T01:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

A Moderate Flood Watch is in effect for a portion of Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, from 11:00 AM on June 8, 2026, until 1:00 AM on June 9, 2026. The watch warns that excessive rainfall may lead to flooding in the area.

At 8:35 PM in Nashville, the temperature stands at 75.7°F with a gentle breeze blowing at 6.5 mph. The skies are overcast, reflecting the day’s earlier humidity and a precipitation total of 0.06 inches was recorded throughout the day. Today, temperatures reached a high of 81.7°F and fell to a low of 68.7°F. The chance of rain was minimal, with only slight showers observed.

Tonight, expect temperatures to drop to a low of 73.6°F with conditions shifting to partly cloudy skies. Winds may reach up to 6.2 mph, providing a mild evening atmosphere as the clouds begin to part. The chance of precipitation decreases to 15%, suggesting that any lingering rain is likely to be light and sporadic.

Residents should remain vigilant due to the ongoing Moderate Flood Watch, which alerts to the potential for flooding caused by excessive rainfall. This situation emphasizes the need for caution, particularly in low-lying areas prone to flooding.

Today's Details

High
82°F
Low
69°F
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
85%
UV Index
4.1 (Moderate)
Precip
24% chance · 0.06 in
Now
76°F · feels 81°F
Sunrise
5:29am
Sunset
8:02pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Sunday 82°F 69°F Rain showers: slight
Monday 85°F 72°F Rain showers: moderate
Tuesday 87°F 72°F Rain showers: slight
Wednesday 89°F 72°F Overcast
Thursday 89°F 73°F Drizzle: moderate
Friday 87°F 74°F Thunderstorm: slight or moderate
Saturday 87°F 71°F Drizzle: light

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