Flash Flood — Houston, Tennessee

2024-05-22 · near Erin, Houston, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heavy rain in Erin caused flash flooding across the area, particularly for areas along and near Erin Branch Creek. A water rescue was performed for nine children and two adults at a daycare along Store Front Drive. No injuries were reported. Damages are unknown.

Wider weather episode

An active May pattern continued into May 22, 2024, as additional severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee. Damaging winds were the primary threat with this activity with numerous trees, mainly in eastern Middle Tennessee, uprooted or snapped. Flash flooding was also reported in Houston County where water rescues had to be performed at a daycare.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1171765. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.