Flash Flood — Van Buren, Tennessee

2021-10-06 · near Sweetgum, Van Buren, Tennessee

Event narrative

Several reports of flash flooding and roads closed throughout eastern Van Buren County, including Park Road near the Rockhouse, and Highway 30E between Van Buren County Head Start and Cane Creek Road.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours on October 6th and lasted well into the evening hours. Multiple reports of damaging winds, flash flooding, some hail, and even a tornado were received.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990177. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.