The remains of Hurricane Helene could bring 4 inches to 5 inches of rain to Middle Tennessee over the next few days.
Nashville is 53-56% forested. Here’s why it probably doesn’t seem that way.
Nashville may have the largest urban tree canopy among major U.S. cities. In December, the city published its first comprehensive urban tree canopy assessment measuring our trees — and tree loss — over an 11-year period.
Waves of storms bring record-breaking rainfall to parts of Middle Tennessee
This week’s severe storms have left behind heartache and debris, along with the flooding. According to the National Weather Service, the areas that received the most rainfall were north of Interstate 40 — with many spots getting five to eight inches. This led to water rescues in places like Gallatin and Hendersonville. Overall, Sumner and […]
It’s another wet day in Middle Tennessee, and forecasters warn of possible flooding
After a rainy start to Labor Day weekend, forecasters are issuing a flood watch due to the likelihood of more thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Waverly’s flood recovery has a long way to go, and the deaths and departures make for an uncertain future
It’s been one year since a flood tore through Waverly, Tenn., and killed 20 people. There’s been lots of effort to rebuild, but it’s still unclear if the town will ever be the same.
A renovated boot factory will be the classroom for Waverly students next semester
The nearly $12 million renovation will mostly be covered by FEMA, with the state and local government pitching in a small portion of the funds.
Waverly’s graduating seniors pay one last visit to the elementary school wiped out by record flood
The goodbye was part of a years long tradition that was interrupted by the deadly flood last August.
South Nashville’s flood recovery has been challenged by fewer funds and volunteers
One year since deadly and destructive flash flooding, dozens of Nashvillians are among those still recovering. The anniversary has drawn attention to their ongoing needs and an event on Saturday included a remembrance for the six deaths that occurred across three counties on March 27, 2021.
Checking in on Waverly with WPLN reporter Damon Mitchell, more than six months after the flood
Waverly, in Humphreys County, was devastated on August 21, 2021, when floodwaters swept through the rural Tennessee town and killed 20 people. WPLN News enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell has been reporting on the people of Waverly more than six months after the flood. He spoke to This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona on Monday about the rebuilding […]
Rebuild or leave? In a flood-prone Tennessee town, one family must decide
Weather disasters displaced thousands of Americans in 2021. In one Tennessee town, a family decides whether to rebuild or leave for good after a deadly flood sparked by a catastrophic rainfall.
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