Flash Flood Warning — Lawrence County, Tennessee
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 6:47PM CDT until August 5 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
At 647 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 indicated. 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, Leoma and Iron City.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Nashville TN
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Tennessee
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flash Flood Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Lawrence County, Tennessee?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Lawrence County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Lawrence County, Tennessee as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Wayne County.