Heavy rainfall in forecast throughout next week

More heavy rain and flooding possible across Middle Tennessee next week.

A very active weather pattern is expected to continue affecting Middle Tennessee through next week into the following weekend, with frequent storm systems bringing rain almost every single day. Although dry conditions are expected today, the next round of rain will arrive on Sunday into Sunday night. After another brief drying out on Monday, particularly heavy rain is forecast from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, and even more heavy rain is possible next weekend. Although the forecast remains uncertain on which parts of Middle Tennessee may see the heaviest rainfall next week, current indications are that total rainfall amounts could reach anywhere from 2 to 8 inches.

Due to the frequent and well-above normal rainfall that has already fallen across Middle Tennessee this month, grounds are saturated and many rivers, creeks and streams are already running high. The forecast heavy rainfall over the next week has the potential to cause significant flooding along area rivers, with flooding of some area roadways, low lying areas, and other poor drainage locations also possible.

Residents across Middle Tennessee should continue to closely monitor the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding next week.

For the latest forecast updates and river forecasts, visit our website at weather.gov/Nashville.