Apr 19, 2019
A strong low pressure system moved northeast from the Lower Mississippi Valley across the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains. A few strong thunderstorms developed ahead of the system cold front generating some wind damage. The strong pressure gradient associated with the the storm system produced mountain wave wind acceleration in a few spots as well. Locally heavy rain produced some brief flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 814349). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sevier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.