Flood — Montgomery, Tennessee

2002-09-27 · near Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee

Event narrative

A 23 year-old-male ignored high water signs and barricades and attempted to drive through standing water of 8 to 10 feet at the intersection of Ashbury Road and Shanee Terrace. The vehicle was submerged under water, and he drowned. Scuba divers had to retrieve the body from the vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5320692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.