Flash Flood — Lawrence, Tennessee

2025-04-25 · near Brown Xrds, Lawrence, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches in Loretto caused flash flooding across Dixon Branch and Methvin Road, likely caused by heavy rainfall rates causing the nearby Dixon Branch Creek to overflow its banks. Extent of damages is unknown.

Wider weather episode

With abundant moisture and instability, the ingredients were there for another summer-like day across Middle Tennessee with scattered convection during the afternoon and evening of April 25, 2025. With little wind shear and forcing, these thunderstorms were non-severe. However, slow storm motions allowed for flash flooding to be the primary risk, especially in Lawrence County where a thunderstorm produced 2 to 4 inches in a short time, causing flooding in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237696. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.