August 2023 mid-south U.S. floods

August 2023 mid-south U.S. floods
Map of rainfall totals across the National Weather Service Memphis, Tennessee area of responsibility (northwestern Tennessee, southwestern Kentucky, southeastern Missouri) for the period August 3–4
CauseHeavy rains
Meteorological history
DurationAugust 2–4, 2023
Flood
Maximum rainfall11.49 in (292 mm) in Union City, Tennessee
Overall effects
Fatalities0
Areas affectedSoutheastern Missouri, southwestern Kentucky, northwestern Tennessee

In a three-day period from August 2–4, 2023, significant flooding occurred across northwestern Tennessee, southwestern Kentucky, and southeastern Missouri in the United States. Two flash flood emergencies were issued, and water rescues and evacuations were prompted, including rescues at a mobile home park in Union City, Tennessee. Downtown Hickman, Kentucky, was impacted by a mudslide which led to a road closure for a road leading to the town.