Flood of September 12-13, 1982 in Gibson, Carroll, and Madison Counties, western Tennessee
Intense rainfall on September 12-13, 1982, caused severe local flooding along many streams in Gibson County in western Tennessee. The rainfall resulted from remnants of Hurricane Chris combining with a cool front moving across the western half of the State. A maximum 1-hr rainfall intensity of 3.3 in was recorded at Humboldt. Peak discharge exceeded the 100-yr flood on many small streams. The floods caused three deaths and about 15.3 million dollars damage to crops, roads and bridges, businesses, and residential areas. Long-time residents of Gibson County reported that stream stages have not been as high since at least 1922. (USGS)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1986 |
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Title | Flood of September 12-13, 1982 in Gibson, Carroll, and Madison Counties, western Tennessee |
DOI | 10.3133/wri854037 |
Authors | Clarence H. Robbins, Charles R. Gamble, Roy H. Bingham |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
Series Number | 85-4037 |
Index ID | wri854037 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |