Flash Flood — Pickett, Tennessee

2020-02-05 · near Eastport, Pickett, Tennessee

Event narrative

Eastport Marina was heavily damaged by flash flooding on the Obey River with several boats washed downstream and lost.

Wider weather episode

After an unusually wet January, another strong storm system brought more heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe storms to parts of Middle Tennessee on February 5th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms known as a QLCS (Quasi-linear Convective System) developed in northern Mississippi and moved across southern and eastern Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms spawned 6 weak tornadoes and widespread straight-line wind damage. In addition, heavy rainfall affected much of Middle Tennessee throughout the day, causing significant flooding in many areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 879125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.