Catastrophic Flooding in Tennessee has Climate Fingerprints

Nashville Tennessean:

Between 8 and 15 inches of rain fell across Houston, Humphreys, Dickson and Hickman counties, according to the National Weather Service. In McEwen, located in Humphreys County, 14.5 inches of rain fell over 12 hours, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Local totals may approach 17 inches as more reports come in, TVA said. 

Reports of 10+ inches of rainfall this morning, with rain continuing to fall, has created a life-threatening flash flood situation across western Middle Tennessee.

Flash Flood Warnings and a Flash Flood Emergency continue. Avoid travel and seek higher ground in these areas! pic.twitter.com/p93DxTzR5u

— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) August 21, 2021

Tennessean again:

Between 8 and 15 inches of rain fell across Houston, Humphreys, Dickson and Hickman counties, according to the National Weather Service. In McEwen, located in Humphreys County, 14.5 inches of rain fell over 12 hours, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Local totals may approach 17 inches as more reports come in, TVA said.