Flood Watch: 6/8/26: Flood Watch in Effect as Dense Drizzle Looms Over Nashville – A Gloomy Start to the Day with Potential for Heav…

by Weather Write | Jun 8, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Flood Watch

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 6 AM CDT Monday 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

Moderate Flood Watch is in effect from June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM until June 9, 2026, at 1:00 AM.

Currently in Nashville, the temperature stands at 73.9°F, with a light wind blowing at 3.7 mph. The skies are overcast, and there has been no recorded precipitation so far today. The humidity hangs in the air, typical of a warm morning in early June.

Looking ahead, today’s high is expected to reach 85.3°F with a low of 73.8°F overnight. Winds will increase slightly, gusting up to 10.4 mph in the afternoon. There is a 29% chance of precipitation, resulting in a forecasted total of 0.06 in of dense drizzle throughout the day. This moisture may contribute to the humidity, creating a muggy atmosphere.

Tonight, temperatures will drop to a low of 76.6°F under continued overcast skies. Wind speeds will moderate to 6.5 mph, and the chance of precipitation decreases slightly to 22%. Conditions will remain damp, with the potential for lingering drizzle.

The ongoing Moderate Flood Watch highlights the risk of flooding due to expected rainfall, particularly in several counties across Middle Tennessee. Residents are advised to remain cautious and stay informed of local weather updates.

Today's Details

High
85°F
Low
74°F
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
90%
UV Index
5 (Moderate)
Precip
29% chance · 0.06 in
Now
74°F · feels 81°F
Sunrise
5:29am
Sunset
8:02pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Monday 85°F 74°F Drizzle: dense
Tuesday 79°F 72°F Rain showers: moderate
Wednesday 90°F 72°F Overcast
Thursday 91°F 73°F Overcast
Friday 89°F 74°F Thunderstorm: slight or moderate
Saturday 89°F 70°F Drizzle: moderate
Sunday 87°F 71°F Overcast

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