May 18, 2018
A broad area of low pressure lifted north into Tennessee. Wind shifts and boundaries north of the low helped to initiate some showers and storms across the region. Precipitable water was high and storm motions relatively slow (10-15 knots). This produced showers and storms that were efficient rain producers, leading to flooding issues in training showers and storms.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 746870). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nicholas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.