How much has it rained so far in Nashville, Middle Tennessee? How much more rain is expected

April 3, 2025

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The past 24 hours have brought heavy rain, hail, tornados, and flash floods to Middle and West Tennessee.

The storms, which hit the Volunteer State in the early hours Thursday, caused immense damage, as well as multiple deaths in Tennessee.

Because of the heavy concentration of rain in the region, the main weather threat against Middle Tennessee is flash flooding. There are flash flood warnings in multiple counties across the region.

Here’s how much rain Middle Tennessee has seen in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service.

How much rain has fallen so far in Middle Tennessee?

In the first 24 hours of the multi-day weather system, some Middle Tennessee communities have seen more than 3 inches of rain. How much rain each county received has varied widely, with the northern and western cities seeing the most precipitation, according to National Weather Service models.

Montgomery: 2.1-2.5 inches

How much will it rain in Middle Tennessee?

The rain will not let up just yet. Rain will continue through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate that some areas will see up to 10 total inches of rain from Wednesday, April 2, through Sunday, April 6.

Which rivers are at risk for flooding? What to know about water levels ahead of heavy rain event

On Thursday, the northwest communities will see the heaviest rain, about 2-4 inches. The Nashville metro area will see 1-2 inches of rain today, according to the National Weather Service. This estimated rainfall is included in the amounts below through the weekend.