Flash Flood — Bedford, Tennessee

2023-07-20 · near Normandy, Bedford, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heavy rain in the Normandy area resulted in flash flooding along Rowesville Road. One person had to be rescued from their vehicle which got trapped in the flood waters. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.