Debris Flow — Sevier, Tennessee

2024-09-26 · near Richardson Cove, Sevier, Tennessee

Event narrative

Partial road collapse at the corner of Legacy Vista Drive and Peach Orchard Road. One lane was still open, but closure was possible.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Helene caps off a several day heavy rainfall event in association with a stalled closed upper low that drew a stream of tropical moisture into the area on the 25th and 26th. The arrival of Helene on the 27th yielded catastrophic flash flooding and river flooding, as well as significant wind damage as wet soils and strong wind gusts led to forest damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.