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Flood — Wilson, TN

Aug 18, 2010

The remnants of a tropical depression interacted with a stationary front in Middle Tennessee, resulting in excessive rainfall across several counties east of Interstate 65 corridor. Area averaged between six and seven inches of rain, with some areas receiving as much as a foot of rainfall. Most of the severe damage across this area included impacted bridges, roads, and multiple types of structures.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 256914). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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