Over an hour or so of heavy rainfall in Cumberland County east towards near Knovxille late yesterday set up flooding conditions.

Around 5 p.m. central, thunderstorms broke out on the plateau and in the valley dumping just over 2 inches of rain in a short time. However, radar estimated amounts placed it between 3 to 4 inches on the plateau. It resulted in many roadways covered in water. Several accidents were reported, including on Interstate 40.

Around 7 p.m. central, most of the drenching rain pushed southwest off of the plateau.

Weather officials say there is a good chance of rain today (Monday, July 19, 2021) which would set up more flooding conditions.

If traveling, use caution and do not attempt to cross a roadway with water over it. It does not take much at all for hydroplaning to happen. Any moderate to excessive rainfall across the area could result in flash flooding.

(Pictures courtesy of the Fairfield Glade Police Department, Dannie Rutherford, Katrina Lorean Davis and Jessica Merrill)

Interstate Drive in Crossville