Flood Watch: 1/8/26: Nashville Braces for Potential Flash Flooding Starting Tomorrow!

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

Flood Watch

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

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

* WHEN…From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Showers will develop tonight and increase on Friday. The heaviest rain will come Friday night with totals reaching 2 to 3 inches for much of the area with locally higher amounts possible. Heavy downpours will likely cause flash flooding of streets and low lying areas. Small streams may flood, especially tributaries of the Duck River. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From 2026-01-09T12:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-01-10T18:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

A Moderate Flood Watch is in effect for Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, lasting from January 9, 12:00 PM until January 10, 6:00 PM, due to potential flash flooding from excessive rainfall.

As of 5:14 PM, conditions in Nashville are overcast with a temperature of 18.5°C and winds blowing at 18.8 kph. No precipitation has been recorded so far.

Today, Nashville reached a high of 21.8°C and experienced a low of 7°C earlier. The wind peaked at 24.7 kph. The skies have remained predominantly overcast, with a minimal chance of precipitation noted at 4%.

Tonight, the temperature is expected to drop to a low of 17.3°C, with similar wind conditions to today, maintaining speeds up to 24.7 kph. The likelihood of rain remains low at 4%, with continued overcast conditions.

Residents are advised to stay aware of the potential for flash flooding, especially in the outlined areas under watch, including Nashville. Monitor local weather updates and follow guidance from emergency management officials.

Today's Details

High
22°C
Low
7°C
Wind
25 kph
Humidity
79%
UV Index
2.7 (Low)
Precip
4% chance · 0 in
Now
19°C · feels 17°C
Sunrise
6:58am
Sunset
4:49pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Thursday 22°C 7°C Overcast
Friday 20°C 9°C Drizzle: dense
Saturday 15°C 8°C Drizzle: dense
Sunday 7°C 1°C Overcast
Monday 8°C 1°C Overcast
Tuesday 12°C 3°C Overcast
Wednesday 8°C 4°C Drizzle: light

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