Putnam County Emergency Management Agency

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The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency's mission is to mitigate the potential effects of the various hazards that might impact the county, to prepare for the implementation of measures which will preserve life and minimize damage

1246 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT OVERTON...SOUTHWESTERN PICKETT...NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND.....
06/18/2026

1246 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT OVERTON...SOUTHWESTERN PICKETT...
NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND...EASTERN JACKSON...SOUTHEASTERN CLAY...
CENTRAL WHITE...PUTNAM AND SOUTHWESTERN FENTRESS COUNTIES THROUGH 130
PM CDT...

At 1246 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Baxter to near Cookeville to 10
miles east of Sparta. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, Livingston, Gainesboro, Algood,
Monterey, Baxter, Pleasant Hill, Grimsley, Hamptons Crossroads,
Virgin Falls State Natural Area, Burgess Falls State Park, Rickman,
Clarkrange, Crawford, Cummins Falls State Park, Standing Stone State
Park, and Bakers Crossroads.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 270 and 317.

1210 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND...SMITH...DE KALB...SOUTHERN JACKS...
06/18/2026

1210 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND...
SMITH...DE KALB...SOUTHERN JACKSON...VAN BUREN...NORTHERN WARREN...
SOUTHEASTERN WILSON...WHITE...PUTNAM AND NORTHERN CANNON COUNTIES
THROUGH 1245 PM CDT...

At 1210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Woodbury to near
Smithville to 6 miles south of Spencer. Movement was northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, Smithville, Woodbury, Carthage,
Spencer, Algood, Monterey, Baxter, Gordonsville, Hickman, South
Carthage, Alexandria, Pleasant Hill, Doyle, Dowelltown, Liberty,
Auburntown, and Hamptons Crossroads.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 252 and 310.

There is a low chance (mostly a level 1 out of 5) of severe storms Thursday, from mid afternoon into the early evening, ...
06/17/2026

There is a low chance (mostly a level 1 out of 5) of severe storms Thursday, from mid afternoon into the early evening, with damaging winds & heavy rainfall being the main threats.

Showers and storms will build this afternoon as a front moves through the area. Some storms could be strong to severe po...
06/14/2026

Showers and storms will build this afternoon as a front moves through the area. Some storms could be strong to severe posing a threat for damaging winds. Small hail and locally heavy rainfall is also possible. Conditions improve behind the cold front.

There is a low risk of severe storms mainly tonight. Strong thunderstorm wind gusts are the main threat. Storms could al...
06/13/2026

There is a low risk of severe storms mainly tonight. Strong thunderstorm wind gusts are the main threat. Storms could also produce small hail and locally heavy rainfall.

There is a low severe weather threat Friday, mainly for the eastern half of Middle TN. Potential impacts will be strong ...
06/11/2026

There is a low severe weather threat Friday, mainly for the eastern half of Middle TN. Potential impacts will be strong to damaging winds and heavy rain.

537 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL SMITH...EASTERN DEKALB...SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON....
06/09/2026

537 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL SMITH...EASTERN DE
KALB...SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...CENTRAL WHITE AND PUTNAM COUNTIES
THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Baxter, or 9 miles west of Cookeville, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cookeville, Sparta, Gainesboro, Algood, Monterey, Baxter, Hamptons
Crossroads, Bakers Crossroads, Burgess Falls State Park, and Cummins
Falls State Park.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 267 and 300.

A low to medium risk for severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening. Some storms have already developed to ou...
06/09/2026

A low to medium risk for severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening. Some storms have already developed to our west and northwest in Kentucky that will be moving into the area later this afternoon. Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening.

LEPC EXERCISE FOCUSES ON FLOODING(Video in comments)The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee conducted a fun...
06/06/2026

LEPC EXERCISE FOCUSES ON FLOODING

(Video in comments)

The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee conducted a functional exercise Friday as part of the committee’s 2026 focus on flooding.

In partnership with the Tennessee National Guard 1-111th Medevac Unit, Putnam County Rescue Squad, and local emergency services, teams trained in hoist operations from water at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park. The exercise simulated rescuers making access to a victim stranded in floodwaters and utilizing the National Guard’s UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and personnel to hoist victims from the water utilizing a basket.

Rescue Squad Deputy Chief Jason Dyer, who oversees the Squad’s Special Operations Rescue Teams, commented on the importance of the joint training exercise. “We are grateful for the National Guard’s desire to train with local agencies and give our rescuers exposure to working in the challenging environment beneath the rotor wash of a hovering Blackhawk. Everyone involved did a great job.”

LEPC chairman Bryant Swallows, of the Algood Police Department, expressed his appreciation for those involved, “We want to express our sincerest appreciation to Rafferty Cleary and the Town of Monterey, TN for allowing us to use Meadow Creek Park, and all the agencies and responders who participated today.” He continued, “We are also very thankful to the Tennessee Army National Guard for their diligence every day and especially their willingness to participate today.”

The LEPC meets monthly to prepare and plan for any hazards that could impact Putnam County. Each year LEPC develops a focus area and works throughout the year to enhance community awareness and emergency response plans.

Photo Credit: Tyler Smith, Filip Bynum

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTEDFlash Flood WarningNational Weather Service Nashville TN559 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026The...
05/31/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
559 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Jackson County in middle Tennessee...
West Central Overton County in middle Tennessee...
North Central Putnam County in middle Tennessee...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Gainesboro and Cummins Falls State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Address

700 County Services Drive
Cookeville, TN
38501

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+19315287575

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