Flash Flood in Putnam County, Tennessee
Flash Flood July 30, 2024 · Putnam 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 Putnam County flooded several roads in Algood. Roads impacted included Whiteaker Springs at Fisk Road, Quinland Lake at RC Buck Road, Buck Mountain Road, Medley Ammonnette at Hopewell Road, and Macedonia Cemetary at Johnny Stamps Road. Damages are not known.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Cookeville Arpt (36.1905, -85.4842).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1189515. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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