Jul 7, 2019
A round of thunderstorms developed during the mid to late afternoon hours on the 7th, resulting in flash flooding across segments of Knox and Bell Counties. Near Kayjay and Wheeler in Knox County, flowing water inundated roads and entered residences. Near Ingram in Bell County, homeowners were trapped as a footbridge was washed away.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 826086). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Knox County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.