Flash Flood in White County, Tennessee
Flash Flood July 20, 2023 · White County, Tennessee
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rain in the Sparta area caused flash flooding along Roosevelt Drive near White County High School. Damages are a rough estimate.
The wider storm
A very strong squall line made its way through Middle Tennessee during the morning and afternoon hours of July 20, 2023. Damaging straight-line winds were the primary threat associated with this line of thunderstorms with wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph common. The most significant damage was reported in Sumner and Wilson counties with numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines received. Meanwhile, training showers and thunderstorms preceding this line across the Cumberland Plateau produced heavy rainfall in this area, particularly in Fentress County. Five to eight inches of rainfall in total resulted in significant flash flooding.
Began near Findlay (35.9439, -85.4811).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1104487. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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