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If the creeks don't rise: the May 2010 Flood in Nashville

January 1, 2011

The aftermath, recovery, and lessons of the future following a major flood that inundated the greater Nashville area one year ago are the subjects of this article. The authors discuss what led up to the event, its impacts, and what, if anything, can be done to prevent or diminish the reoccurrence of such flooding in the future.

Publication Year 2011
Title If the creeks don't rise: the May 2010 Flood in Nashville
Authors Rodney R. Knight, William J. Wolfe, David E. Ladd
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Water Resources Impact
Index ID 70004848
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Tennessee Water Science Center