Flash Flood in Hardin County, Tennessee
Flash Flood August 18, 2010 · Hardin County, Tennessee
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Eureka (35.2123, -88.2621).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 257215. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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