Flash Flood — Putnam, Tennessee

2024-07-30 · near Holladay, Putnam, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused numerous roads to flood with several vehicles stranded in and around Cookeville. A few homes and businesses were also flooded. Roads that were flooded included Highway 111 at East 10th Street, Willow Avenue at the railroad overpass, Willow Avenue at State Highway 70, Willow Avenue at Jackson Street, Neal Street just south of Maple, and North Washington Avenue at East 4th Street. Extent of damages is unknown, and damage numbers are just a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

Two lines of thunderstorms moved through Middle Tennessee on July 30, 2024. One of these lines moved through the area during the afternoon while the second arrived late in the evening. Damaging winds were the primary threat with these thunderstorms with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines received. Heavy rain was also reported across the Cumberland Plateau with flooding occurring in portions of Putnam and White counties. In Williamson County, a lightning strike caused a house fire which caused smoke inhalation for four firefighters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.