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Flash Flood — MacOn, TN

Jul 29, 2016

A localized but significant flash flood event affected portions of northern Middle Tennessee during the late morning and afternoon hours on July 29. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the morning hours then moved eastward, with some showers and storms continuing to train over the same areas into the afternoon. The resulting heavy rainfall led to flash flooding across portions of eastern Sumner County, southwest Macon County, Trousdale County, northern Smi

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 653002). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for MacOn, TN

This event is one of many recorded floods in MacOn County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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