Flash Flood in Pickett County, Tennessee

Flash Flood June 28, 2026 · Pickett County, Tennessee

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Estimated rain amounts of 5 to 7 inches for areas around Byrdstown resulted in flash flooding. Heavy rain caused Lick Creek to overfill its banks, resulting in nearby Lick Creek Road to become inundated with water. Damages are unknown.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain across portions of Pickett and Fentress counties on June 28, 2026. An estimated five to seven inches fell across the area from Byrdstown to Jamestown which caused flash flooding. The Wolf River near Byrdstown crested to 15.29 inches, the second highest crest of record. Roadways along the river and nearby creeks were inundated with water and rendered impassable. One home in Byrdstown also reported being inundated with water.

Began near Chanute (36.6013, -85.0918).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1338614. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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