Flash Flood — Maury, Tennessee

2002-01-23 · near Countywide, Maury, Tennessee

Event narrative

Water was over some roads and threatening residences. Several auto accidents reported due to flooding.20 homes, 10 trailers, 27 businesses received damage. 50 people were evacuated. 25 bridges and 30 roads were closed. 50 hay bales were destroyed. $2,000,000 worth of damage was estimated by Maury County EMA.

Wider weather episode

17 counties in Tennessee requested federal assistance due to the flooding. The counties are: Anderson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Cumberland, Fentress, Giles, Hardin, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, McNairy, Maury, Putnam, Warren and Wayne.Doppler radar estimated as much as 6 to 8 inches of rain fell over the southern part of Middle Tennessee during this flood event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5278835. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.