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Flood — Lawrence, TN

Sep 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024, and then moved into the southeast United States. While its path remained to the west of Middle Tennessee, heavy rainbands did bring rain to portions of the area. The highest rain amounts were received across the southwest, particularly in Lawrence County which caused minor flooding in the area. A few strong wind gusts were also reported which caused minor tree damage.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1203335). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Lawrence, TN

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

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