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Flash Flood — Wilson, TN

Jul 13, 2023

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over Middle Tennessee on July 13, 2023 and into the early morning hours of July 14th. One of these thunderstorms in southeast Wilson County produced locally heavy rainfall, causing minor flooding in the Watertown area. Elsewhere, a lightning strike struck a gas line in west Brentwood.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1100323). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wilson, TN

This event is one of many recorded floods in Wilson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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