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Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say

By The Associated Press

May 10, 2025

Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur. That’s according to an analysis from the World Weather Attribution group of scientists.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, Flooding, National Weather Service, rain, severe weather

Nashville area sees 161 tornado, thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in two weeks

By Caroline Eggers

April 12, 2025

In the first two weeks of April, Middle Tennesseans received over 160 warnings for flash floods, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: flood, Housing, severe weather, sinkhole, tornado

10 dead as severe weather pummels Tennessee with tornadoes, strong winds and historic flooding

By Paige Pfleger

April 6, 2025

Severe weather has plagued Tennessee for multiple days, bringing tornadoes, 75 mile per hour winds and flooding to much of the state. The death toll from the storms has risen to 10, according to Tennessee’s Department of Health.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: severe weather

Saturday storms to cause ‘very dangerous’ flash flooding following week of deadly Tennessee weather

By Caroline Eggers, Tony GonzalezandMarianna Bacallao

April 4, 2025

Saturday, and Saturday night, will be the most dangerous times for flash flooding this week in Middle Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather, Flooding, severe weather

Deadly storms hit Tennessee, and historic flooding concerns continue

By Caroline Eggers, Tony GonzalezandNina Cardona

April 3, 2025

Forecasters are warning that Tennessee could receive months worth of rainfall this week, leading to dangerous flooding. Here’s what to know.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: flood, severe weather

Tornadoes confirmed after late-night Tennessee storms

By WPLN Staff

April 1, 2025

The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes touched down during storms late Sunday night. All were in a cluster of neighboring counties: Maury, Hickman and Humphreys.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Maury County, severe weather, tornadoes

High winds, hail and a few tornadoes: what to expect from Friday and Saturday’s storms

By Char Daston

March 14, 2025

Middle Tennesseans should brace for severe thunderstorms Friday night and all day Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts 60 to 80 mph winds, golf-ball-size hail, and a few isolated tornadoes.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: National Weather Service, severe weather

Swaths of Tennessee recover from drought following recent rains and snow

By Caroline Eggers

February 25, 2025

Drought conditions improved across Tennessee. The situation flipped last week after three to eight inches of rain or snow fell across the state.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, drought, severe weather

Tennessee snow slows travel and closes schools, libraries, government offices

By Char DastonandNina Cardona

February 18, 2025

Much of Middle Tennessee woke up to about 2 to 3 inches of snow, prompting widespread closures and warnings of difficult travel conditions.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Austin Peay State University, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Social Services, NDOT, Rutherford County Schools, severe weather, snow, Sumner County Schools, TDOT, TEMA, tennessee emergency management agency, Wilson County Schools

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

By The Associated Press

February 11, 2025

The primary road connection between North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was severed in late September as flooding in the Pigeon River gorge washed away eastbound lanes. One lane in each direction will reopen to traffic at a reduced speed.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, Hurricane Helene, severe weather

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