Tennessee flood damage News

A Year Later: Tennessee Flood that Killed 20 Challenges Community

When a flash flood tore through Waverly, Tennessee, 17-year-old Zoe Turner ran to safety on the top floor of her family’s home. The rushing water would claim the lives of 20 of her neighbors, damage more than 700 homes and …

Tennessee Opening 3 Recovery Centers for People Dealing with March Floods

Tennessee officials are opening three recovery centers to help people find assistance after flooding in March. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the Multi-Agency Recovery Centers open Saturday in Nashville-Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties. The Tennessee agency, the Federal Emergency …

FEMA to Review Flood Damage in 54 Tennessee Counties

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are scheduled to conduct preliminary damage assessments in 54 Tennessee counties affected by flooding caused by a deluge in February. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says four weather-related deaths have been recorded after heavy rainfall …