17 counties in Tennessee requested federal assistance due to the flooding. The counties are: Anderson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Cumberland, Fentress, Giles, Hardin, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, McNairy, Maury, Putnam, Warren and Wayne.Doppler radar estimated as much as 6 to 8 inches of rain fell over the southern part of Middle Tennessee during this flood event.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hwy Dept. reported several roads still closed. Streams and creeks were out of its banks. Damage to roads estimated at $100.000.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported roads still have high water on them. Streams and creeks are out of their banks. One home was damaged, 2 bridges and 8 roads were closed. County schools closed at 930 AM CST.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hwy dept. reported one road still closed, and streams and creeks out of its banks. Coffee county schools closed at 1030 AM CST.

Flash Flood in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported a creek flooded a ball field.

Flash Flood in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 10:20:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported roads were closed in Auburntown and Bradyville due to high water.  Streams were out of their banks.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported water on U.S. Hihgway 64 was up to headlights on 18 wheeler.

Flash Flood in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hwy Dept. reported low lying areas are still flash flooding. Streams and creeks are out of their banks.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hwy Dept. reported some roads still flash flooding. Smith Fork Creek was out of its banks as high as 10 feet. Center Hill Lake rose 30 feet at one point.

Flash Flood in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported standing water on many roads.

Flash Flood in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:53:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

6-8 inches of water on Old Hwy 127.

Flash Flood in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 07:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported numerous roads with water on them.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 07:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported a few roads had water on them from stream overflow.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported streams out of their banks at Sugar Creek Road, Roaring River  Road, and Hwy 135.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 06:30:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Situation report from Cumberland county EMA reported 3 roads washed out and 20 roads closed.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:02:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:02:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Millions of gallons of water roared through a breached dam on Dave Risner Road, affecting the family of Mike and Patti Risner. A car was swept away. A building,  storing antique collectables,  was washed downstream. A substantial block spring house  was leveled,  and a footbridge was washed  out.  Trees and utility poles were swept away as well.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several families evacuated in advance of rising water in downtown Lawrenceburg. Shoal Creek was out of its banks. Many roads, including Highway 43 in Loretto was under water.  6 bridges were closed because of damage or destroyed. 39 roads were closed. 3 homes were damaged and 2 people were evacuated.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several streams were out of their banks.

Flash Flood in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported Greer Road in the Greenbrier-Ridgetop area was under water.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported roads still closed and streams out of their banks. 5 homes and 4 trailers were damaged. 3 people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway department reported 3 or 4 roads still closed. Streams were running bank full. Damage to roads and bridges placed at $150K. 8 people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: FARMINGTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported back roads still closed. 14 homes, 27 trailers, and 3 businesses were damaged. 88 people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway department reported streams and creeks were out of their banks but not on the roads. 2 homes were damaged.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway dept. reported some roads still closed, and streams and creeks were out of their banks. 21 homes were damaged because water covered the floors of homes and HVAC systems. 12 people had to be evacuated and placed in shelters.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 04:15:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported several roads were closed around the county due to high water.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:20:00 to 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported several intersections were flooded in Nashville.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 07:04:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported several roads were flooded around the county.  A Knox county woman, age 31, fell into or tried to wade across a fast moving creek  between 1030 AM-1100 AM CST at Sue Warren Trail at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

Flash Flood in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported standing water on some roads in the county.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 04:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: RED BOILING SPGS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads flooded in Red Boiling Spgs. Sheriff also said low lying roads also flooded in other parts of the county.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: ESTILL SPGS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flooding was reported to the NWS, and some roads were closed.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 11:15:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Culvert collapsed at Fisk and Old Kentucky Road. 3 people were injured in one car. 3 homes and one business were damaged.  10 roads and 2 bridges were closed.  2 people were killed while clearing a culvert during a heavy rain at 10 AM CST. There was no flooding occurring at that time.

Flash Flood in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 03:55:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: CAMDEN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported several streets in Camden were flooded.

Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 04:25:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: DICKSON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 48 was flooded in several spots. An elderly couple had to be rescued from their home which was surrounded by water.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 11:15:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Sugar Creek was out of its banks in the southwest part of the county. Sandusky Road was impassable. 98 roads were closed and 12 bridges were under water at the height of the flood. 6 homes were damaged, one mobile home was destroyed, and 3 businesses were damaged.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 11:30:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Low water crossing was flooded at Watertown. Water was up to a bridge at Statesville.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway department  reported streams and creeks were out of its banks in the southern part of the county. 1 home was damaged.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 225K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway department reported some roads closed due to stream overflow. Damage to roads and bridges estimated at $225,000.

Flash Flood in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 03:45:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported several secondary roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 03:50:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported water across Highway 49.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:27:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported numerous roads were under water.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported several people had to be evacuated from their mobile homes in Waynesboro. Also, several roads were covered with water around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 01:15:00 to 24-JAN-02 01:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Electric company reported a few trees fell on power lines around the county.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over roads due to stream overflow. 6 bridges and 2 roads were damaged or destroyed. 5 homes, 7 trailers and 2 businesses were damaged. One estimate of damage was about a million dollars.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads were closed. Some cars were caught in flash flood waters. Report was from Sheriff's office.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 06:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway department reported several roads still closed. Streams and creeks were out of their banks.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 03:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 06:15:00 (CST)
Location: ASHLAND CITY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 12 in downtown Ashland City was impassable for 30 minutes. 3 homes and 1 business received damage.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 10:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway Dept. reported some roads still have high water on them. Streams and creeks were still out of their banks.

Flash Flood in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported several roads still closed. Streams and creeks were out of its banks. Water was in some basements. 3 homes and one business received damage. 11 people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported several roads still closed. Streams and creeks were out of their banks. 10 homes, 2 trailers and 3 utilities were damaged. 12 bridges and 20 roads were closed. 15 people had to be evacuated. Damage estimate was $250,000.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 24-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: SPENCER
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported 6 roads closed, and one family had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 10:00:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Water was over some roads and threatening residences. Several auto accidents reported due to flooding.20 homes, 10 trailers, 27 businesses received damage. 50 people were evacuated. 25 bridges and 30 roads were closed. 50 hay bales were destroyed. $2,000,000 worth of damage was estimated by Maury County EMA.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 23-JAN-02 10:20:00 to 23-JAN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway dept. reported water was over many roads,  and creeks and streams were at bank full.