A thunderstorm cell that moved slowly over Cookeville and Algood Thursday night dropped more than five inches of rain on many areas, causing major flash flooding.
Multiple streets flooded in the city of Cookeville, even beyond the normal areas prone to flooding. Putnam County Emergency Management reported at least one swift water rescue, as of 8:30pm.
Algood may have been hit worst with spotters reporting 5.5 to 5.8 inches of rain in many areas.
Putnam County 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith said they are concerned that rising creeks and streams could cause more flooding dangers as the night continues.
“If you’re in a flood prone area, we really want folks to be extra careful,” Smith said. “If you start seeing water coming into the house or if it’s blocking your ability to get out of the house, please call 911 immediately. We may have multiple rescues that we need to perform, and we need to know those as quickly as possible before it gets too bad.”
The rain began around 5:15pm, but really increased in intensity around 6pm. Radar estimates were as much as four inches of rain fell in a one-hour period. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area and later upgraded the warning for considerable flooding.
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