Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:09PM CDT until July 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
FFWOHX
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Lawrence County in middle Tennessee...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Loretto, St. Joseph, Westpoint and Iron City.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Lawrence, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender: