A Flash flood emergency for metro Nashville.10 inches of rain and still coming down 

A flash flooding emergency is currently unfolding across Nashville, Tennessee in the US as severe thunderstorms deliver more than 5 inches or 152mm of rain. Water rescues underway.

Major flash flooding ongoing across the southern and eastern Nashville metro. Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road in south Nashville is in major flood stage at 14.49 feet  its highest level on record since the gauge was installed in Jan 2011.

Flooding is not just occurring in Nashville - many counties across MiddleTennessee are reporting widespread flooded roads. Help the rescue crews out tonight and just stay home

Severe thunderstorms deliver more than 5 inches or 152mm of rain

flash flood emergency with life-threatening flooding ongoing for southern Nashville and portions of middle Tennessee. 

It’s important to mention that scanner traffic is unconfirmed, but it gives an idea of the severity. Report of a small building collapse, multiple cars stranded and several adults and one child rescued by boat. Seems to be around Sevenmile Creek SE of the Zoo.