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March 2021 Flood

Landslides are a growing threat in Nashville. Blame climate change and developers.

Caroline Eggers

May 27, 2022

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Climate-fueled rains unearthed a new danger of landslides related to Nashville development.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, development, landslide, March 2021 Flood

South Nashville’s flood recovery has been challenged by fewer funds and volunteers

Tony GonzalezandAlexis Marshall

March 28, 2022

March 2021 flood Nashville

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.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, March 2021 Flood

Tennessee’s March Floods Get Disaster Declaration From FEMA, With Funding To Follow

Paige Pfleger

May 10, 2021

Rutherford County water rescue

The federal government has officially declared the flash floods on March 27 and March 28 to have been a major disaster. That means federal money will be available to pay for response efforts and infrastructure repair in 23 Tennessee counties.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: FEMA, March 2021 Flood, TEMA

Kurdish Market Devastated By Flooding Reopens In Time For Eid

Alexis Marshall

April 27, 2021

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With the community’s help, a family-owned Kurdish market in South Nashville that was damaged by flooding hopes to salvage part of the store’s most profitable season.

Filed Under: from Nashville to Erbil, WPLN News Tagged With: March 2021 Flood, Nashville Kurds, small business

How Nashville Renters Can Protect Themselves After The Floods, While The City Waits For FEMA

Ambriehl Crutchfield

April 12, 2021

Katy Green stands in front of her belongings and garden that were damaged in March's flood.
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In Nashville, the damage looks likely to meet the threshold to get help from FEMA. At this point, it’s unclear how that will help renters, many of whom are likely not to have been covered by insurance.

Filed Under: Metro Tagged With: March 2021 Flood

Nashville Seeking Source Of Plastic That Has Littered Mill Creek

Alexis Marshall

March 31, 2021

A bridge over Mill Creek is littered with shopping bags and other plastic waste.

The city of Nashville is trying to determine the source of a downright mess in Mill Creek. Plastic bags, cutlery, cups and take-out containers are littering the greenway of Whitsett Park.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: March 2021 Flood

‘Like A Punch In The Gut’: A Kurdish Market In Nashville Floods Just Two Weeks Ahead Of Ramadan

Alexis Marshall

March 31, 2021

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“It’s just more than a convenience store,” says a close friend of the owners. “It’s been kind of like a second home for a lot of people.”

Filed Under: from Nashville to Erbil, WPLN News Tagged With: March 2021 Flood, Nashville Kurds

Here’s How To Help Or Find Help After Tennessee’s Flooding

Rachel Iacovone

March 30, 2021

East Nashville tornado

If the last year has proven anything, it’s that Middle Tennesseans come together in times of crisis. 

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, March 2021 Flood, severe weather, tennessee flooding

Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Middle Tennessee Starting Tuesday Evening

Tony Gonzalez

March 30, 2021

flood East Nashville Shelby Park

Updated 5:35 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued another flash flood watch for Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee. Up to 2 more inches of rain is expected to fall on the region starting Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday. The watch begins at 7 p.m.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, March 2021 Flood

Flood Aftermath: Deaths Climb, Outages Drop, And Boil Water Notices Activate In 3 Counties

Rachel IacovoneandTony Gonzalez

March 29, 2021

flood damage Tennessee

The death toll from Tennessee flash flooding has risen again. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the weekend storm killed residents in Davidson, Cheatham and Hawkins counties.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, March 2021 Flood, severe weather

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