Nashville Floods Kill 17, $1 Billion in Damage

In the wake of historic flooding and severe storms that struck Middle Tennessee in early April, Nashville is now focused on recovery efforts. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) reported that the state remains under a Level 3 State of Emergency, with ongoing assessments of the damage caused by the storms.​

According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the slow-moving system dumped multiple inches of rain over several days, pushing rivers like the Cumberland and Harpeth beyond flood stage and inundating neighborhoods across Nashville. Roads, including Briley Parkway and Nolensville Pike, were closed as floodwaters surged, stranding vehicles and damaging infrastructure.

The National Weather Service confirmed that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Humphreys and Wilson counties, with winds up to 110 mph snapping trees and damaging homes. The storm system prompted state officials' Level 3 State of Emergency declaration to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts.

Shelters were opened for displaced families, and emergency crews worked around the clock to clear debris and assist stranded residents. Officials have urged the public to avoid flooded areas and stay alert as cleanup continues.

According to many interviewed, this marks one of the region's most destructive early spring weather events in recent memory. The damage, which is estimated at over $1 Billion, does not include loss to businesses.

Tags: #Nashville Flooding #Tennessee Storms #Severe Weather #Flood Rescue #Storm Damage

Sources:

• Tennessee Emergency Management Agency – Flash Report #5, April 2025
• The Tennessean – “Nashville Rivers Reach Flood Stage,” April 2025
• WSMV – “List of Nashville Roads Closed Due to Flooding,” April 2025
• Associated Press – “Severe Storms and Flash Flooding in Tennessee,” April 2025
• Axios – “Dangerous Flooding in Nashville,” April 2025

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