NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As more storms approach Middle Tennessee, a lot of areas are at risk of flooding. In Montgomery County, the sheriff’s office said they’ve had to close portions of Dunlop Lane due to the flooding. In the city of Waverly, many places are also getting rained out.

Severe weather and flood risks return to Middle Tennessee Saturday after storms left five dead statewide earlier this week.

Payne's house first flooded in May 2024. The furnished basement of her two-story home was set up like a one-bedroom for her aunt. In February, her home was again flooded, and she and her aunt packed as much as they could as a boat came to her front door to take them to safety.

Heavy rainfall and severe weather hit Middle Tennessee as a series of powerful storms makes its way through over the next 2 days.

Officials are watching the Cumberland, Red, Duck and Buffalo rivers in Middle Tennessee, with flooding expected to peak on Friday.

While the risk of severe weather remains low for parts of Middle Tennessee, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.

FOX 17 News continues to be in a Code Red Weather alert for more severe storms to come throughout the weekend.

Flooding is the major concern for communities in Tennessee as heavy rain lingers. Find out where rivers are flooding with our flood map.

A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch was issued for part of Middle Tennessee Wednesday afternoon, making people aware that extremely dangerous and life-threatening tornadoes were possible. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- FOX 17 News remains in Code Red Weather alert for a multi-day severe weather and flash flooding event.