NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — This is officially the wettest February that Nashville has ever had. In fact, it has been more than 135 years since the last time Music City saw this much rain at this time of the year.
As of 9a.m. on Saturday, 12.42" of rain has fallen this month.
This is now officially the wettest February ever for #Nashville and the rain keeps on falling. As of 9am, there has been 12.42'' of rain this month. The old record was 12.37'' set in 1880. PLEASE STAY WEATHER AWARE TODAY. #tnwx #Storm5Alert
— Lelan Statom (@NC5_LelanStatom) February 23, 2019
The previous record was held by February 1880. That year it rained 12.37" in the second month.
Nashville residents are urged to take precautions over the next couple of days, especially while driving.
