Flood Watch: 6/8/26: Flood Watch Issued as Clouds Gather Over Nashville, Setting the Stage for Possible Downpours Today

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…Through this 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 11:00 AM today until 1:00 AM tomorrow.

At 6:01 AM in Nashville, the current temperature is 74.3°F with a light wind from the southeast at 2.5 mph. The sky is overcast, and there has been no recorded precipitation.

Throughout the day, temperatures are expected to rise, with a high near 83.8°F. Winds may increase to 14.7 mph later in the day. There is a 34% chance of precipitation, with expected light rainfall totaling around 0.03 in, and moderate drizzle is possible. This evening, the temperature will drop to a low of 75.6°F, with continued overcast conditions and wind gusts up to 14.7 mph. The chance of rain decreases to 21% during the night.

Residents should be aware of the Moderate Flood Watch, which indicates potential flooding due to excessive rainfall, affecting multiple counties across Middle Tennessee, including Davidson County. Stay informed and prepare for possible weather-related impacts throughout the day.

Today's Details

High
84°F
Low
74°F
Wind
15 mph
Humidity
92%
UV Index
5 (Moderate)
Precip
34% chance · 0.03 in
Now
74°F · feels 82°F
Sunrise
5:29am
Sunset
8:02pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Monday 84°F 74°F Drizzle: moderate
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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