Across mainly northern portions of the eastern half of Middle Tennessee, flooding/flash flooding occurred throughout the day. Showers developed in association with a well developed surface and aloft low pressure center across the Southern Mississippi River Valley Region that moved slowly east as the day progressed, resulting in copious moisture being ushered across these areas. One of the hardest hit locations was Cookeville in Putnam County which received several inches of rainfall causing multiple road closures, flooded buildings, and water rescues.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 23:54:00 to 17-SEP-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported along Charlotte Pike.

Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 13:05:00 to 16-SEP-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inches of water was reported along Cumby Road.

Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 13:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At least one apartment complex was evacuated in Cookeville where an estimated 6 inches of rain fell. Putnam County's 18 schools were dismissed one hour early so students could get home before streets flooded. Standing water was up to car windows in some sections of the city. Newspaper also reported that estimates of rainfall across the county ranged from five inches in Baxter, where many roads were closed including the Elmore Town Ridge Bridge, to more than eight inches in other parts of the county.  Exactly what other parts of the county the article was referencing was not defined. A man was stranded in a vehicle in Darwin Park where three feet of water was reported. City Fire Crews rescued him in a short amount of time and was pronounced in good health. County Emergency management also responded to a call on Fisk Road, where neighbors were concerned about a women whose house was flooding. City Fire Crews got the resident out of the house quickly since water was approaching the heating and cooling units. Another area that experienced flooding was Byrne Avenue, where Eagle Creek Apartments had          flood waters reportedly reaching as high as two feet inside them, causing damage to furniture, school supplies, and musical instruments. Vehicles parked outside next to  these apartments were damaged.  Reports were received of nearly 20 roads closed or impassible due to high water.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 23:54:00 to 17-SEP-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported along American Road.

Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 14:47:00 to 16-SEP-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency reported several roads were closed along and south of Interstate 40 and along and east of U.S. Highway 231.

Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 16-SEP-09 02:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Roads became flooded in the Difficult and Kempville areas. In Brush Creek, the county's rescue squad was dispatched to help rescue a woman and her six-month old child that had to be evacuated from their home. Water damage to home was unknown. Several additional roads across the county were also flooded. Several fields near small creeks were also flooded across the county.