Jul 30, 2009
As a strong low pressure system and associated front moved quickly from the Midwest U.S. into Middle Tennessee by the afternoon hours, and through the mid state during the evening hours, thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this weather system. This thunderstorm development was supported by southerly, rich in moisture, flow that was well established through the upper levels of the atmosphere. The resulting combination of moisture, instability, and lift caused a variety of severe weather to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 187094). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Montgomery County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.