Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 17:45:00 to 17-MAR-02 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported Jones Creek Road was under water. Also, EMA reported that a 46 year old man was swept away near White Bluff around 8 PM CST on Trace Creek Rd.  Rock Church Road near Dickson was under water. Dickson County Schools were closed Monday March 18 because of road closures.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported Hadley Drive in Old Hickory was flooded. Also, Central Pike had 1 to 2 feet of water near the Davidson county and Wilson county line. By 755 PM, there was 3-4 feet of water near the fairgrounds. 2 cars were stranded on Nolensville Rd.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 19:30:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Highway 109 had high water. Woman had to be rescued from her vehicle in Sumner county.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 18:15:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported several county roads under water.

Flash Flood in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 19:45:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: CELINA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Streets flooded around Celina and Wet Mill Creek. One bridge was washed out. Celina EMA reported flooding on back roads.

Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 18-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Harpeth River crested at 23.3 feet in Franklin, flood stage is 21 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land.

Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 21:00:00 to 18-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Harpeth River crested at 16.4 feet in Kingston Springs, flood stage is 15 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land.

Flood in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 09:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Buffalo River crested at 16.9 feet in Lobelville, flood stage is 21 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land.

Flood in LINCOLN, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-02 11:00:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Elk River crested at 19.4 feet in Fayetteville, flood stage is 17.5 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 20:30:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported many roads becoming flooded around the county. Old Nashville Highway was closed from La Vergne to Murfreesboro. At one point, 6 roads were closed. 9 homes received minor damage, and one home had moderate damage. Several people had to be rescued from their cars. 7 people had to receive shelter at the Shoney's Inn.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 19:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Off duty NWS employee reported 2 large trees were blown down in the Verona Hills subdivision.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 to 18-MAR-02 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Standing water on many secondary roads.

Flash Flood in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 16-MAR-02 22:00:00 to 16-MAR-02 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High water, along with mud and some debris, on roads. A 500 pound propane tank was washed out of a yard and into the creek on Gassaway Road. Gassaway Road was also blocked by a mud slide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 16-MAR-02 23:00:00 to 16-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

TDOT reported several trees down.

Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 18-MAR-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Duck River crested at 26.1 feet in Shelbyville, flood stage is 25 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land.

Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Duck River crested at Columbia at 37.8 feet, flood stage is 32 feet. Flooding occurred along agricultural bottom land. One house in Meadowbrookl had major damage, and other nearby homes had minor damage. The damages were from drainage ditches backing up.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 19:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported numerous roads were flooded. Cedar Creek flooded a little league park and moved a dumpster 300 yards in Mt. Juliet.

Flash Flood in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 19:30:00 to 17-MAR-02 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Poplar Cove Road was under water.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 01:18:00 to 17-MAR-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flooding of many highways across the county. At 215 AM, according to TEMA,  a 17 year-old male was swept away as he and two other teens tried to push a stalled pick up truck across flooded Old Belfast Rd. The teen either slipped off the side of the road or stepped off the side of the road. His body was found 200 yards away in a drain pipe.

Flash Flood in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 05:10:00 to 17-MAR-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported many road closures and stranded vehicles.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 01:18:00 to 17-MAR-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported flooding of many highways across the county.

Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 01:45:00 to 17-MAR-02 06:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

TEMA reported numerous roadways covered with water.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 17-MAR-02 05:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 center reported Highway 285 was closed.