Flash Report #9 Severe Weather + Flooding

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 04:28pm

Highlights

  • The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a Level 3 – State of Emergency to support local requests associated with the current severe weather threat and to continue to respond to the Hurricane Helene recovery.
  • This will be the last flash report unless there are significant changes or updates to response and recovery operations.
  • Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments are ongoing.
  • The Federal Emergency Declaration provides the State of Tennessee with Direct Federal Assistance on emergency protective work; additional assessments are underway across disaster impacted areas to quantify damages and support requests for additional disaster aid.
  • Emergency Service Coordinators (ESCs) from TDEC, TDOT, TDCI, TDH, THP, TN National Guard, TN Department of Human Services, and more are monitoring the situation and standing by to provide assistance to local jurisdictions.  

Current Situation

Many Tennesseans continue to recover from the recent severe weather and flooding that impacted West and Middle Tennessee communities. If your home or property has sustained damage during this week’s severe weather, and it is safe to do so, take photos of damage before cleanup efforts and make note of any losses. We encourage you to report any damages to your insurance company and your local emergency management agency to help expedite the damage assessment process.

There are many resources available for survivors. For a list of resources, visit the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s website.

TEMA continues to support joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) with local and federal partners in impacted counties. As of this release, PDAs have been conducted in 12 counties. The results of these assessments help determine whether the damage meets the requirements, as defined by law, for a federal major disaster declaration to be requested. A declaration is typically based on the severity and magnitude of the event, and whether the affected areas are unable to recover without external support.

 TEMA continues to coordinate and provide resources as requested by local officials.

 Shelters

Local jurisdictions and the American Red Cross are managing shelters in impacted areas. For the most up to date shelter locations, visit TEMA’s website.

Tennessee Department of Health

The Tennessee Department of Health has reported and confirmed 10 weather-related fatalities.

  • Five in McNairy
  • Two in Fayette
  • One in Carroll
  • One in Obion
  • One in Tipton

 Tennessee Department of Transportation

Flooding has impacted many roads. You can check road conditions on the TDOT Smartway website.

Protective Actions/Messages

  • Crisis Cleanup has been activated. Survivors can call 615-488-1875.
  • Do not enter damaged building or hazardous locations.
  • Do not drive through flooded roadways and walkways.
  • Avoid downed power lines.
  • If your house or property has sustained damage, take pictures before the cleanup efforts and contact your insurance company. Complaint line for insurance: (615) 741-2218 or 1-800-342-4029.
  • Even after the storm passes, power outages have their own set of hazards. Be careful with generators – never use them inside or in garages to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Use flashlights, not candles, to avoid risk of fire.
  • Restoring your ability to communicate is a critical priority. Always call 811 before you dig.
  • Do not self-deploy to assist impacted areas. Wait for local officials to issue guidance.
  • Contact your local emergency management agency if you need immediate assistance.