Flood — Knox, Tennessee

2011-02-28 · near Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Event narrative

Broadcast media reported that heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flooding countywide.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system moved through the area on February 28th, producing three tornadoes in southeast Tennessee and widespread flooding in east Tennessee. One person died.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 284369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.