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Flash Flood — Clay, TN

May 23, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

As a line of thunderstorms moved eastward onto the Cumberland Plateau during the evening of May 23, 2024, they strengthened and became severe. The most significant damage was reported in White County where a microburst with estimated winds of 90 mph uprooted numerous trees. Elsewhere, heavy rain in Clay County caused several roads to close due to high water.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1171785). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Clay, TN

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

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