Flash Flood — Clay, Tennessee

2024-05-23 · near Celina, Clay, Tennessee

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1171785. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.