August 2023 mid-south U.S. floods
Severe weather event in August 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In a three-day period from August 2–4, 2023, significant flooding occurred across northwestern Tennessee, southwestern Kentucky, and southeastern Missouri in the United States. Two flash flood emergencies were issued, and water rescues and evacuations were prompted, including rescues at a mobile home park in Union City, Tennessee. Downtown Hickman, Kentucky, was impacted by a mudslide which led to a road closure for a road leading to the town.
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Cause | Heavy rains |
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Meteorological history | |
Duration | August 2–4, 2023 |
Flood | |
Maximum rainfall | 11.49 in (292 mm) in Union City, Tennessee |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 0 |
Areas affected | Southeastern Missouri, southwestern Kentucky, northwestern Tennessee |
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