A localized but major flash flood struck the northern Nashville metro area in the early morning hours of August 8. Thunderstorms formed along a weak stationary front situated just north of the I-40 corridor early in the day, then continued to redevelop and move across the same areas through the morning hours. Rainfall totals ranging from 2 to 8 inches resulted along a narrow swath including northern Nashville, Whites Creek, Bordeaux, Inglewood, and Goodlettsville. *INSERT MORE INFO HERE*.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 06:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A two-day rainfall total of 5.81 inches was measured at the NWS Nashville office.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding affected much of the southwest portion of Sumner County after 5 to 7 inches of rain fell during the morning hours on August 8. Six homes were flooded in the Walton Trace Road area of Hendersonville. Numerous roadways were also flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported on Highway 41 between Springfield and Greenbrier with several inches of water over the road. Numerous side roads across southeast Robertson County were also covered by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 10:20:00 to 08-AUG-13 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARWALLOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Bearwallow Road.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 10:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported throughout Putnam County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell during the day. Roads that were reportedly flooded and closed included the intersection of Clemmon Road at Swafford Road, Fisk Road, Free Hill Road, and Highway 135 north of Cookeville.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 10:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water covered several roads across Jackson County.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORN SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A two-day rainfall total of 6.07 inches was measured at CoCoRaHS station Lebanon 4.1 NW.

Heavy Rain in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARTHAGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A two-day rainfall total of 4.90 inches was measured at CoCoRaHS station Carthage 2.8 WSW.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLEWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A two-day rainfall total of 7.90 inches was measured at CoCoRaHS station Madison 1.2 WSW.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A two-day rainfall total of 6.49 inches was measured at CoCoRaHS station Green Hill 4.5 NNE.

Heavy Rain in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 09-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODS VLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A two-day rainfall total of 6.07 inches was measured at CoCoRaHS station Slayden 3.8 ENE.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Major flash flooding impacted much of northern Wilson County during the morning and early afternoon hours on August 8 after 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across the area. The worst flooding was across Mount Juliet, where dozens of roads were covered by several feet of water and closed, and some homes and businesses were flooded. Road that were closed included Needmore Road, Division Street, Woodridge Place, Curd Road, Old Lebanon Dirt Road, Mount Juliet Road, Cairo Bend Road, York Road, Cooks Road, and Northern Road. Businesses flooded included the Valley Center strip mall on Mount Juliet Road at Division Street. Homes were flooded along *INSERT INFO HERE*.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 04:05:00 to 08-AUG-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged and a couple homes destroyed by significant flash flooding across metro Nashville.  There were dozens of water rescues across the city, including along Interstate 24 and Briley Parkway where several motorists had to be rescued.  All told, Nashville OEM responded to over 200 calls for help from residents.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-13 10:26:00 to 08-AUG-13 10:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Red Binkley Road and Cedarville Road.