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Flash Flood — Putnam, TN

Feb 12, 2024

Heavy rain moved into Middle Tennessee on February 12, 2024. This was the fourth consecutive day of rain across the area, so grounds were already saturated. An estimated one to two inches of rain fell very quickly in the Cookeville and Algood areas in Putnam County which caused flooding in poor drainage and low-lying areas. Several roads in the area were rendered impassable.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1152174). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Putnam, TN

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

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