"I'm a sitting duck," she said, noting the fleeting sunshine and the rain that's on the way. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Clarksville has already seen four inches of rain fall on the city after a series of powerful storms rolled through Wednesday night and Thursday.

The Nashville Fire Department responded to over a dozen high water calls on Thursday. A state of emergency was issued for the Volunteer State where local authorities reported at least six fatalities.