A localized but significant flash flood event affected portions of northern Middle Tennessee during the late morning and afternoon hours on July 29. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the morning hours then moved eastward, with some showers and storms continuing to train over the same areas into the afternoon. The resulting heavy rainfall led to flash flooding across portions of eastern Sumner County, southwest Macon County, Trousdale County, northern Smith County, and northern Wilson County, where radar estimated 2 to 4 inch rainfall totals. Several homes, buildings, vehicles, and roads were flooded in these areas, with the worst flooding across eastern Sumner County.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-16 11:15:00 to 29-JUL-16 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding affected eastern Sumner County, especially the Bransford, Westmoreland and Bethpage areas along the Bledsoe Creek watershed, with several homes, buildings, vehicles and roads damaged by flooding. Roads that were flooded and closed included Phillips Hollow Road, Highway 31E at Deshea Creek, Haze Hyde Hollow Road, Pumping Station Road, Wolf Hill Road, and Old Wolf Hill Road. Four water rescues were conducted, including four people who were rescued from a flooded home at 125 Phillips Hollow Road. An unoccupied car at the home was also swept away in the flood waters. Several homes, farm buildings, and a church were flooded or surrounded by flood waters along Highway 31E near Wolf Hill Road in the Bransford community, as well as along Pumping Station Road in Westmoreland. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-16 11:15:00 to 29-JUL-16 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY MOUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding affected southwestern Macon County, including areas around Lafayette and Siloam, with several roads flooded or damaged by flood waters. Roads that were flooded and closed included Highway 141, Epperson Springs Road, Brattontown Circle, Phillips Hollow Road, Leaths Branch Road, Hicks Hollow Road, and Green Grove Road.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-16 12:30:00 to 29-JUL-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding affected portions of northern Wilson County, with several roads, buildings, and vehicles flooded.  Roads that were flooded and closed including Highway 231 near Carroll Oakland Elementary School, the 3000 block of Cedar Grove Road, Old Hunters Point Pike, and Old Rome Pike in Bellwood. A garage was also flooded on Old Hunters Point Pike. Two people were rescued from a stranded vehicle on Cedar Grove Road at Old Hunters Point Pike. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-16 13:00:00 to 29-JUL-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding affected portions of northern Smith County per Facebook and tSpotter Twitter reports. Several roads were flooded and closed in Pleasant Shade, while Bowmans Branch Lane in Riddleton was flooded with one bridge partially washed out.