Severe flooding, heavy rain in Middle Tennessee closes I-40 in both directions The Citizen 4 years ago As heavy rains and flash flooding prompt water rescues west of Nashville, I-40 is the only major highway closure. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X 'Dire, catastrophic situation': Heavy rain causes flash flooding, water rescues in Middle TennesseeDateAugust 21, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee weather: Heavy rain, flooding forecast for Nashville, Memphis and surrounding countiesDateSeptember 18, 2021In relation toLascassasMiddle Tennessee weather: Heavy rain, flooding, severe storms possible this weekDateFebruary 21, 2022In relation toLascassas