Flash Flood — Hardin, Tennessee

2010-08-18 · near Eureka, Hardin, Tennessee

$1.2M

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rain produced widespread flash flooding in Hardin County. Several roads in Savannah were closed as a result including Highway 64 which was covered by at least six inches of water. At least 5 homes along Hwy 64 in Olive Hill sustained flood damage. Numerous roads and bridges sustained damage from the flooding. One man was rescued from his vehicle after being trapped from flood waters on Lonesome Pine Road. One other motorist had to be rescued as well. Roads were also closed northeast of Savannah where water was as high as two feet on some roads.

Wider weather episode

Remnants of Tropical Depression 5 moved northward into the Mid-South during the day on August 18th, 2010. Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with the Tropical Depression 5. Some storms produced very heavy rain which caused flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 257215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.