Flash Flood in Houston County, Tennessee

Flash Flood May 22, 2024 · Houston 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 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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Erin (36.3200, -87.7200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1171765. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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