Another unseasonably warm and moist air mass was prompted by deep upper level troughing over the Central Plains states, and a slow moving cold front over middle and western Tennessee. Heavy rain falling upon nearly saturated soils resulted in widespread flooding.

Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven road closures.

Flood in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five county roads were under water.

Flood in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One home was flooded. Some roads were covered with water.

Flood in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCOEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Highways 411 and 64 were flooded. Mudslides impacted portions of Hwy 64.

Flood in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were flooded across the metro area.

Flood in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roadways were flooded across the Knoxville metro area.

Flood in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One family displaced from their home due to flooding.

Flood in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roadways were flooded or impassable.

Flood in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SODDY DAISY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous streets flooded in the areas of Hixson and Soddy-Daisy.

Flood in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water completely covering the intersection of Lamontville Rd and Hwy 58.

Flood in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was flowing over Post Oak Valley Road. Several streams were out of their banks.

Flood in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:48:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELLICO PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread flooding of roadways across the community...including Veterans Memorial Drive and Scott Street.

Flood in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:50:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several major roadways were impassable, including portions of Hwy 11 and Hwy 64.

Flood in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 14:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads closed by flooding. Some road damage was reported.

Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 26-DEC-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Melvin Crossroads Road flooded with water over the hood of a vehicle. Rescue required.

Flood in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 13:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes...an apartment building...schools...and a few businesses were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH PITTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 280.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads flooded. Businesses flooded downtown as water rushed down South Pittsburg Mountain into the community. Flood waters contained debris. One fatality occurred as an onlooker was swept into an underground culvert.