Flood of September 12-13, 1982 in Gibson, Carroll, and Madison Counties, western Tennessee
Water-Resources Investigations Report
85-4037
By: Clarence H. Robbins, Charles R. Gamble, and Roy H. Bingham
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Abstract
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)
Suggested Citation
Robbins, C.H., Gamble, C.R., and Bingham, R.H., 1986, Flood of September 12-13, 1982 in Gibson, Carroll, and Madison Counties, western Tennessee: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4037, 1 sheet, https://doi.org/10.3133/wri854037.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Flood of September 12-13, 1982 in Gibson, Carroll, and Madison Counties, western Tennessee |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 85-4037 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri854037 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | 1 sheet |