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Flash Flood — Wilson, TN

May 9, 2009

A strong cold front that had moved into the mid state the night before continued to move southeastward through the mid state during the early morning hours on May 9th. This resulted in a severe weather outbreak during the morning hours which included thunderstorm wind damage and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 174373). 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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