A strong cold front that had moved in Middle Tennessee on May 1st moved north as a warm front during the afternoon hours near the Tennessee/Kentucky Border, and in association with a strong low pressure system that had developed across central Arkansas, resulted in flash flooding across several counties.

Flash Flood in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 01:46:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ILLWAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters reached the edge of Highway 641.  Numerous low areas were also flooded, especially near Hatley Road.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 05:20:00 to 02-MAY-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGSCUFFLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Knob Creek Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOBELVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Homes were flooded near Russell Creek Road.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-09 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDISON MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Old Highway 99 was flooded. Several homes in the area were being threatened by flood waters. Newspaper reported that Perry's Home Town Grocery on South Ellington Parkway received major water damage and water was standing at the ambulance station under construction in Chapel Hill due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Homes were flooded on Upper Bush Creek Road. Newspaper reported a mudslide closed portions of Highway 412 west of Linden. The slide originated at the top of a hollow near Graham Lumber, and the mud, rocks, and brush washed across the highway. Crews pushed the debris to the sides and had the roadway opened quickly.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 06:05:00 to 02-MAY-09 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets and roads were flooded countywide.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 05:30:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMMINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five and seventy three one hundreths inches of rain had fallen during the past 24 hours.  Observer notes that this is the highest water level he had seen on Upper Cane Creek in 7 years by a couple of feet.  Many county roads were also flooded.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:40:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Homes were flooded on Mt Joy Road.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:40:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMMINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Home was flooded on Cane Creek Road.

Flash Flood in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 04:45:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOBELVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Homes were flooded on Red Bank Creek Road.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 05:05:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 431 was flooded with numerous secondary roads in the county flooded also. Newspaper reported that a home had been damaged on Mooresville Pike in Columbia as a nearby creek rose and left several inches of water deep inside the house, causing carpet to be pulled out along with several pieces of damaged furniture.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 05:20:00 to 02-MAY-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Airport Road was flooded. Newspaper also reported that a dozen other roads were closed due to high water as the result of flash flooding. Other newspaper articles reported that the Duck River in Shelbyville overflowed its banks, causing several roads to be flooded in the area and also resulting in a release of water from the Normandy Dam. Other newspaper articles reported that Fisherman's Park was completely flooded
along with portions of Riverwalk Park. A residence on Tommy Drive in Columbia did have serious damage to a recently installed chain link fence.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 02-MAY-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highways 48 South and 100 West were flooded. Newspaper also reported that flash flooding had resulted in county emergency management agency officials using flat-bottomed rescue boats to retrieve several residents in Aetna. Newspaper also reported that several county bridges were closed due to the flash flooding.