Debris Flow — Hamilton, Tennessee

2020-02-06 · near Signal Mtn, Hamilton, Tennessee

Event narrative

Rain-induced landslide damaged or destroyed five homes near Sunset Drive and Haven Oaks Trail. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

A cold front extending from the Texas coast to the southern Appalachians experienced little movement as low pressure systems moved northeastward along the boundary. This resulted in heavy rainfall of 5 to 6 inches across most of area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 872924. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.