The Nashville Floods of 2010
Almost two years ago, on the first and second days of May in 2010, Central Tennessee had an extreme amount of rainfall, causing a great flood throughout the Nashville area. In just these two days, 13 to 19 inches of rainfall were reported in various areas throughout middle Tennessee, affecting numerous rivers, especially the Cumberland River. This major river crested at 51.86 feet, causing detrimental effects to the great city of Nashville. This flood caused major property damage (both in residential and city areas), damage to Interstate 40, and casualties throughout the state.
One would think that with this major of a disaster, more people would know about it. Sadly, there was little to no media on any major news stations throughout the country. Unfortunately, other "bigger" stories were being covered, including the failed car bomb attempts in NYC and the oil spill in the Gulf. How is it that twenty-one people died in a two day period throughout Tennessee, and there is hardly any media coverage?
