Rain is back in Tennessee's forecast with the potential for one-half-to-three-fourths of an inch expected from Thursday night into Friday.

If the rainfall stays within the expected range and remains widespread over the state, it will be less likely to cause issues for already-flooded communities or create new flood problems.

Concentrated rainfall of an inch or more could cause falling river and lake levels to rise again, re-flooding communities, and result in flash flooding impacts.

Another impact of more rainfall would be to delay thorough damage assessments in flooding communities, and potentially add locations where damage assessments would need to be conducted.

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and TEMA's 24-hour Watch Point will be monitoring the forecast for significant developments, and staying in contact with key local, state, and federal partners on issues and needs.

The SEOC is operational in Nashville with personnel from the Tennessee departments of Agriculture, Commerce and Insurance, Environment and Conservation (TDEC), General Services, Health (TDH), Human Services, Military, Safety, and Transportation (TDOT), along with representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and State Fire Marshal's Office.

Damage Assessments

Many Tennessee counties are still dealing with flooding issues and response operations are ongoing in the state. The flood waters will need to recede entirely in many locations for thorough damage assessments to occur. These assessments could take longer given any potential re-flooding or new flooding issues from the forecasted rain this week.