Temperatures Aloft Caused A Less Than Expected Sunday Snow Total
Five to nine inches of snow were expected across the Upper Cumberland Sunday, but the atmosphere had a different plan. National Weather Service Nashville Forecaster Scott Unger said rainfall before the Sunday snowfall made for less snow amounts. “Just took time enough for the atmosphere to become right for snow to fall,” Unger said. “The […]
Wet Summer Season To Transition To Drier Fall
The transition to fall began Wednesday afternoon after a wet summer season in the Upper Cumberland. But how wet? Local weather observer Michael Detwiler said many parts of Middle Tennessee received less rain than normal. “Over in that part of the state in Dixon and Waverly, they’ve had 31 plus inches of rain during the […]
Cummins Falls Using Layered Protection During Severe Weather
Sunday’s rainfall caused Cummins Falls State Park to close as a safety precaution. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the park monitors rainfall through radar, the National Weather Service and its own rain and water depth gauges. Cutcher said the park adds as many layers of protection as possible to prepare for the unexpected. “When we […]
Overton County Roads Open With Temporary Fixes
Overton County is beginning to recover from flood damage that occurred on roadways. County Road Superintendent James Norrod said the Dry Hollow and Rickman areas took the worst damage. Norrod said roads are open Tuesday with temporary fixes. “We’ve set a lot of cones out at dangerous places,” Norrod said. “Something that’s narrowed down, you […]
Putnam Rescue Squad Training For Submerged Vehicles Underwater
Putnam County Swift Water Rescue Squad members are in Texas training for swift water rescue tactics to improve response. EMA Director Tyler Smith said unfortunately the training had to be postponed in February, because the skills could have been used this weekend. Smith said it is better late than never, because water rescues have been […]
Cumberland River Water Levels Expected To Recede Quickly
There is a positive outlook on river water levels in Jackson County following the weekend’s flooding. National Weather Service Lead Forecaster Mark Richards said the Cumberland River reached 22 feet in Jackson County, but has already begun to recede. Richards said even with more rain in the mid-week forecast, he does not expect the river […]
Normal To Feel Distress During Spring Storms
Thursday’s possible severe weather may be causing you more apprehension than normal. Tennessee Tech Licensed Professional Counselor Shonta Kyees said it is common for such a reaction in the aftermath of last year’s tornado. Kyees said fears vary on exactly why a storm causes distress, but we should focus on what we can and cannot […]
Algood Regulations Preventing Flooding Could Be Addressed
Algood is experiencing flooding issues in the south and around Cooper Road. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the time has come to consider strengthening the water retention and detention pond regulations in flood prone areas. Lane said water runoff is supposed to remain the same before and after construction. “As you continue to get growth […]
Jackson, Overton Experience Weekend Weather Effects
The rainy weather led to issues in Overton and Jackson County this weekend. Jackson County EMA Director Keith Bean said there were a few downed trees but flooding was the bigger issue. Bean said on Sunday night two people had to be rescued after trying to cross a creek on Flatt Dyer Road. He said […]
Trees, Power Lines Down Across Overton
Overton County is experiencing downed limbs, power lines and outages on a countywide level. Sheriff John Garrett said this started occurring at about 2:00 PM and expects more downed lines and trees as rain continues. Garrett said roads are wet for the most part right now. but However, He said he expects problems as temperatures […]
