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The Tennessean |
Heavy rain has poured down on Middle Tennessee. The rain is part of a multi-day severe weather system that has plagued the region with hail, tornadoes and gusty wind.
U.S. News & World Report |
At least six people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest, and officials are bracing for more severe weather and flooding in the coming days.
The New York Times |
More than 30 tornadoes have already swept across the region, and at least seven people were killed in three states.

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Nashville area has already seen several inches of rain. What to know about weekend flooding risks, river water levels
With more rain and storms on the forecast, see how much rain has fallen in Middle Tennessee and which rivers are at risk of flooding.
Nashville flooding map: See where waters are on the rise as rainfall continues in Middle Tennessee
Flooding is the major concern for communities in Tennessee as heavy rain lingers. Find out where rivers are flooding with our flood map.
Severe weather leaves multiple roads flooding across Nashville
Widespread flooding happened around the Nashville Fairgrounds, sending multiple inches of water into Mason’s Barbershop, Handsomizer. “Its gonna be a grueling hour and a half and probably a trip to Home Depot,” Mason said. “We love Nashville, a lot of great restaurants, i wish the weather wasn’t so weird.”
What to Know About the Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Hitting Parts of the US
At least six people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest
Dallas weather: Rain, storms expected early Saturday
It will be a wet start to the morning on Saturday as storms move in overnight and will stick around. The storms are expected to bring a hail threat to parts of our area along with flooding chances to the east and northeast.
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday and early Thursday from Texas to West Virginia as storms hit those and other states. Forecasters attributed the violent weather to daytime heating combining with an unstable atmosphere,
Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S.
Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.
South and Midwest pounded by rains and floods while still reeling from tornadoes
Torrential rains and flash flooding battered parts of the Midwest and South on Friday, killing a boy in Kentucky who was swept away as he walked to catch his school bus. Many communities were left reeling from tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least seven people earlier this week.
Tornadoes Sweep Across the South and Midwest, Killing at Least 7
After hail, heavy rains and more than 30 tornadoes drenched the region, officials warned that a “generational flooding” disaster was possible.
Tennessee severe weather: Death toll hits 5 as Nashville braces for more storms, flooding
Many in Middle Tennessee woke up Thursday to several volleys of tornado warnings, lightning, thunder and a lot of rain as round after round of severe weather blew through the region. By Thursday night,
Severe storms and widespread flooding today
Our First Alert Weather Days continue through the weekend as another round of strong-to-severe storms will through with more flooding concerns.
Nashville, Middle Tennessee road conditions: Flash flooding major concern as rain continues
Storms ripped through Middle Tennessee Wednesday night and the rain is still coming, raising concerns of flooding on roads.
Nashville area could see more severe weather, increased flooding risk in the coming days. When will the rain stop?
A "slight" threat of severe weather continues for Middle Tennessee Thursday, the National Weather Service says, after a round of storms brought damaging winds and heavy rain.
Water rescues reported in Nashville as relentless rain slams region
The Nashville Fire Department responded to over a dozen high water calls on Thursday. A state of emergency was issued for the Volunteer State where local authorities reported at least six fatalities.
South Nashville barbershop impacted by storm prepares for more flooding
During the course of this storm system so far, several beloved local businesses have been impacted, including a small barbershop called The Handsomizer in South Nashville near Geodis Park.
Life threatening flooding underway in central US as deadly storm rages on
Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.
More torrential rain and flash flooding expected in heavily waterlogged South and Midwest
Many communities were still reeling from tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least seven people earlier this week.
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Flash Flooding Follows Storms’ Path Across Nashville
The line of storms cut northeast, entering Davidson County near Bellevue and exiting the county past Opry Mills. Areas including Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Berry Hill, South Nashville and Donelson saw between 5 and 6 inches of rain, the city’s highest totals. Richland Creek crested around 11 a.m. on Thursday.
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