Dec 23, 2015
Strong surface low pressure tracked from the Plains into the Mississippi River Valley while a strong cold front pushed into the Mid-South on December 23, 2015. A very moist and unstable airmass moved into the area as a warm front lifted north through the region during the early morning hours. A potent upper level disturbance help to trigger thunderstorms along and in advance of the approaching cold front. The necessary ingredients were in place for storm to intensify to severe limits. There were
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 610198). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Obion County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.