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Flash Flood Warning 8, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this flash flood warning at Jul 2, 2026, 5:28 PM CDT for Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was in force for 2 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2026, 5:28 PM CDT (22:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 2, 2026, 7:35 PM CDT
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Montgomery County, TN
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 6:45 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | 5 Se Clarksville, TN | A creek near Wall Branch quickly rose out of its banks. Nearby roads flooded southeast of downtown Clarksville. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 77 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 71 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3326 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -58 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 982 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
260
WGUS54 KOHX 022228
FFWOHX
TNC125-030130-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FF.W.0008.260702T2228Z-260703T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
528 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Montgomery County in middle Tennessee...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Clarksville and Woodlawn.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3664 8758 3664 8711 3663 8712 3662 8713
3661 8712 3657 8713 3656 8713 3656 8714
3655 8714 3655 8713 3655 8712 3654 8712
3652 8711 3646 8713 3646 8712 3644 8715
3642 8715 3649 8756
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Barnwell1 follow-up statement
188
WGUS74 KOHX 030035
FFSOHX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
735 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNC125-030045-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260703T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Montgomery TN-
735 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 3664 8758 3664 8711 3663 8712 3662 8713
3661 8712 3657 8713 3656 8713 3656 8714
3655 8714 3655 8713 3655 8712 3654 8712
3652 8711 3646 8713 3646 8712 3644 8715
3642 8715 3649 8756
$$
ReaganWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Nashville, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jul 2, 12:35 PM CDT, 4 hours 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
- Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through Independence Day.
- There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms this afternoon and early evening. Scattered storms could produce damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and small hail.
- The forecast for next week is not as hot, but very warm and humid with medium chances for showers and storms each day.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 2, 12:35 PM CDT, 4 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 1235 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 - Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through Independence Day. - There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms this afternoon and early evening. Scattered storms could produce damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and small hail. - The forecast for next week is not as hot, but very warm and humid with medium chances for showers and storms each day. && .SHORT TERM... (Rest of today through Saturday) Issued at 1145 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 Heat headlines were extended through Independence Day. NWS Heat Risk levels are extreme today and Friday with slight improvement to borderline Major/Extreme Saturday as the strong upper level ridge begins to break down. The danger to health will continue through fireworks time, so please continue to take appropriate precautions through the holiday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening with more coverage than yesterday. Today's severe outlook includes a level 2 out of 5 risk area-wide. This will be a very "conditional" day, meaning most areas will not have storms, but those who do have storms could get walloped with damaging downburst winds, torrential downpours, and possibly hail. The latest CAMs suggest most action will occur along and west of I-65, including Nashville Metro. This areal forecast is supported by location of an upper level wave overhead, noted in the 400-250mb potential vorticity field. Sounding parameters are impressive and greater than yesterday with up to 5000 SB CAPE, 1400 DCAPE, steep low to mid level lapse rates, and 1.75" precipitable water. Timing of diurnally driven storms will be mostly between 2 PM and 8 PM. Brief, local flash flooding will also be a concern with rainfall rates potentially 1 to 2 inches per hour. Storms should die off quickly in the evening, mostly by 9 PM CDT. Overnight, patchy fog will occur in areas that receive rain. Otherwise, the overnight will be quite muggy. Friday will be another hot and humid day with scattered storms. Heat index values will once again peak mostly in the 105-100 range. Severe storm parameters do not look as impressive for Friday, but we may still see a few cells with gusty winds and torrential downpours. The same diurnal pattern will continue Friday evening with scattered storms ending early evening then muggy, uncomfortable conditions through the night. Saturday (Independence Day) will bring a very slight drop in temperatures and heat index values as the upper ridge begins to break down. But, it will continue to be dangerously hot until sunset. Scattered showers and storms will develop in the heat of the day and could impact fireworks and other outdoor events. We are not under a severe storm outlook at this time, but there will be enough instability for a few typical strong summer afternoon storms with gusty winds and downpours. && .LONG TERM... (Friday Night through next Thursday) Issued at 1145 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 The upper ridge will weaken and drift eastward early next week. This will get us into a little more active pattern with a series of weak disturbances crossing the region. It will still be summer-time with hot and humid conditions, but temperatures will be closer to normal throughout next week. Highs will be mostly in the lower 90s. There will be medium (40 to 50 percent) chances for showers and storms each day with mostly diurnal activity peaking in the late afternoon. There are no significant indications for severe wx next week, but a few storms could bring gusty winds and heavy downpours each day. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 TAFs are VFR across Middle Tennessee airports with vrb winds 5-7 kts due to a ridge of high pressure in the area. However, there's lots of instability in the area today and thunderstorms are expected near BNA, MQY, and CKV this afternoon. These sites have TEMPOs for 20-24z, but tcu is already being observed on satellite and METARs. Might have to adjust if development gets going early. Convection will wane this evening and all sites have ~30% thunder chances tomorrow afternoon, so went ahead and added a PROB30 to the BNA TAF. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 78 98 77 96 / 30 30 10 30 Clarksville 77 97 75 95 / 30 30 20 40 Crossville 73 94 71 91 / 10 40 20 30 Columbia 75 98 74 96 / 20 40 20 30 Cookeville 74 95 72 92 / 10 40 20 30 Jamestown 72 94 71 92 / 10 30 10 30 Lawrenceburg 75 95 73 93 / 20 40 20 30 Murfreesboro 76 99 74 97 / 10 40 20 30 Waverly 76 97 74 95 / 20 40 20 40 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Friday for TNZ005>010- 023>032-056>064-075-093>095. Heat Advisory from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM CDT Saturday for TNZ005>010-023>032-056>064-075-093>095. Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT Saturday for TNZ011-033-034-065-066- 077>080. && SHORT TERM...13 LONG TERM....13 AVIATION.....Sizemore
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 2, 4:39 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
439 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0427 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 6 NE College Grove 35.86N 86.58W
07/02/2026 Rutherford TN Fire Dept/Rescue
Large tree down on Almaville Rd between
Highway 96 and I-840.
&&Special weather statement, Jul 2, 4:46 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
446 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ059-062-022215-
Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-
446 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD AND EAST
CENTRAL WILLIAMSON COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM CDT...
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nolensville, or 11 miles west of Murfreesboro. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Nolensville, Eagleville, and Triune.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 between mile markers 66 and 74.
Interstate 840 between mile markers 37 and 52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3598 8667 3597 8665 3597 8662 3598 8661
3599 8661 3596 8651 3581 8645 3573 8667
3588 8678 3600 8669
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 219DEG 3KT 3589 8659
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreLocal storm report, Jul 2, 4:50 PM CDT, 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
450 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0443 PM Hail 6 E Clarksville 36.56N 87.23W
07/02/2026 E0.88 Inch Montgomery TN Trained Spotter
Dime to nickel size hail at Rollow Rd near
Rossview Rd.
&&Local storm report, Jul 2, 5:04 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
504 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0455 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 W Fredonia 36.44N 87.23W
07/02/2026 Montgomery TN Public
Tree limbs down along with nickel size hail
in Fredonia.
&&Special weather statement, Jul 2, 5:05 PM CDT, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
505 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ005-006-023-024-056-057-022245-
Hickman TN-Stewart TN-Humphreys TN-Montgomery TN-Houston TN-Perry TN-
505 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...
STEWART...HOUSTON...NORTHEASTERN PERRY...HUMPHREYS AND NORTHWESTERN
HICKMAN COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...
At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Dover to 11 miles north of
Linden. Movement was north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Waverly, Camden, Dover, Erin, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Tennessee
Ridge, Hurricane Mills, Big Rock, Lobelville, Cumberland City, I-40
Near The Tennessee River, Bucksnort, Houston County Airport, and
Indian Mound.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 136 and 152.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 8785 3663 8785 3664 8781 3638 8749
3566 8772 3580 8797 3592 8793 3594 8793
3594 8800 3605 8798 3615 8792 3622 8795
3631 8796 3667 8791
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 162DEG 6KT 3646 8772 3577 8780
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 5:14 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
514 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ056>058-093-022300-
Hickman TN-Wayne TN-Lewis TN-Perry TN-
514 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN LEWIS...NORTHERN
WAYNE...PERRY AND SOUTHWESTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...
At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Hohenwald, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hohenwald, Waynesboro, Linden, Lobelville, Mousetail Landing State
Park, Pleasantville, and Flatwoods.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8802 3548 8799 3551 8798 3553 8798
3562 8804 3566 8802 3572 8804 3577 8799
3584 8796 3584 8794 3558 8751 3528 8767
3545 8804
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 126DEG 8KT 3547 8771
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 7:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 42 min |
| Jul 1, 7:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Maury | 32 min |
| Jul 1, 7:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 32 min |
| Jul 2, 2:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 26 min |
| Jul 2, 2:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Williamson | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 2:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Davidson | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 3:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Hickman | 25 min |
| Jul 2, 3:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Williamson | 52 min |
| Jul 2, 3:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Williamson | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 3:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Hickman, Lewis | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 3:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Hickman | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 3:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Rutherford, Williamson | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 4:03 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 4:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Williamson | 21 min |
| Jul 2, 4:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 4:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 49 min |
| Jul 2, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Stewart | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 4:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Rutherford | 29 min |
| Jul 2, 5:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 5:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 5:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 5:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Stewart | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 5:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Coffee | 50 min |
| Jul 2, 5:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Montgomery | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 6:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Giles | 67 min |
| Jul 2, 6:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 6:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Montgomery | 41 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.