Flood — Rhea, Tennessee

2021-08-31 · near Morgantown, Rhea, Tennessee

Event narrative

Water covered a portion of Old Washington Road east of Dayton.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida moved across parts of East Tennessee. One storm blew down trees and powerlines in Rhea County. There were localized reports of flooding due to the rainfall gradually accumulating throughout the day, but occasionally heavier rain did fall toward the latter afternoon and early evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.