Numerous showers and thunderstorms affected southern Middle Tennessee during the early morning hours of March 31, 2021. Thunderstorms repeatedly moved across Wayne, Lawrence, and Giles Counties for many hours, causing widespread flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 02:50:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAITHERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Westpoint Road at Waterloo Road was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 02:50:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Henryville Road was flooded and closed. Most low water bridges across northern Lawrence County were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roadways was washed out at 42 Waterfork Road. Numerous other roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 03:48:00 to 31-MAR-21 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding was reported across northern Lawrence County. Long Road between Henryville Road and Cross Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flood waters submerged the Helton Street bridge near Waynesboro Elementary School.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 04:11:00 to 31-MAR-21 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water rescue was conducted from a vehicle trapped on the Brace Road bridge near Walker Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 04:21:00 to 31-MAR-21 04:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The northbound lane of Highway 240 was flooded near the Henryville Fire Department.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 04:50:00 to 31-MAR-21 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEREA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several roads were flooded across the county including Highway 31N, Highway 129, Factory Creek Road, Old Campbellsville Road, and Pigeon Roost Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 05:37:00 to 31-MAR-21 05:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle was trapped in flood waters on Highway 240 near Barnesville Road. Occupant escaped safely.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 05:45:00 to 31-MAR-21 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 240 at Henryville Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BODENHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Johnson Branch Road near Highway 64 was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODROW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous additional roads were flooded and impassable across the county. These roads included Old Highway 64 in Frankewing, Minnow Branch Road, Gunter Smith Road, Robertson Hollow Road, Big Dry Creek Road, Little Dry Creek Road, Weakly Creek Road, Home Hill Road, Thomas Road, Kerr Hill Road, Milky Way Road, Locke Road, Annie Wade Road, Dog Branch Road, Mack Branch Road, Owl Hollow Road, Highway 31A, Vales Mill Road, and Greene Valley Road.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 17:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Newschannel 5 Skynet camera measured 4.18 of rain since midnight.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Highway 64 was covered by flood waters near the Philadelphia Baptist Church at 2254 Savannah Highway.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HIGHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several homes were surrounded by flood waters on Sunny Acres Drive.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-21 02:11:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gwinn Road was flooded and closed.