Flash Flood — Smith, Tennessee

2021-02-27 · near South Carthage, Smith, Tennessee

Event narrative

Social media reports indicated rushing flood waters covered several roadways in Carthage.

Wider weather episode

Numerous showers and thunderstorms affected Middle Tennessee during the evening hours on February 27, then again during the afternoon and evening hours on February 28. Several storms became severe and produced damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 946103. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.