Flood Watch extended for Clarksville area, with heavy rain expected

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – While we’ve had little rain so far from the system moving across the area, Montgomery County is still expected to get 1 to 3 inches over the next 24 hours.

The National Weather Service has put the area under a Flood Watch, extended through 1 p.m. Tuesday. “Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue through Tuesday afternoon,” the NWS said. “With ample amounts of moisture available in the atmosphere and the potential for training storms, flooding will be possible with any storms that develop and remain over an area for an extended period of time.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the NWS said. “Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.”…

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