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Putnam County Emergency Management Agency
Tuesday February 11th, 2020 :: 11:40 a.m. CST

Advisory

Flash Flood Watch for Putnam County from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following areas, Cumberland, Fentress, Grundy, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Van Buren, Warren, and White.

* From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning

* Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* Rain will move in Wednesday afternoon with heavier intense rain bands moving in Wednesday evening, increasing the risk for flash flooding. Already elevated levels on several area rivers, creeks, and streams will worsen through the period.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Address/Location
Putnam County Emergency Management Agency
700 County Services Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 931-528-7575

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