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Flash Flood — Overton, TN

May 8, 2024

A widespread severe weather event impacted Middle Tennessee beginning in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024, and continued through the early morning hours of May 9th. During this time frame, numerous rounds of severe weather moved through the area, causing widespread wind damage in nearly every county in Middle Tennessee, hail up to 3 inches in diameter, and four tornadoes. One of these tornadoes in Columbia prompted a Tornado Emergency to be issued. In addition, major flash flooding also oc

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1167745). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Overton, TN

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

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