Flash Flood in Clay County, Tennessee

Flash Flood May 23, 2024 · Clay County, Tennessee

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain across Clay County forced the closure of several roadways due to high water. Damages are unknown.

The wider storm

As a line of thunderstorms moved eastward onto the Cumberland Plateau during the evening of May 23, 2024, they strengthened and became severe. The most significant damage was reported in White County where a microburst with estimated winds of 90 mph uprooted numerous trees. Elsewhere, heavy rain in Clay County caused several roads to close due to high water.

Began near Celina (36.5444, -85.5234).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1171785. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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