Feb 21, 2015
An historic winter storm struck Middle Tennessee just 2 days after a widespread snowfall and only 4 days after another major winter storm affected the area. Light snow moved into the area during the afternoon hours on February 20. Although temperatures remained near or below freezing, the snow transitioned to sleet and eventually freezing rain across Middle Tennessee through the night as temperatures warmed aloft due to a very powerful 850 mb jet. This low level jet was measured at 86 knots on t
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 561161). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stewart County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.