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DR-585-TNDRSevere Storm

Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding

Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, declared May 7, 1979, in 14 counties.

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Declaration
DR-585-TN
Type
Major Disaster Declaration
State or territory
Tennessee
Incident type
Severe Storm
Declared
May 7, 1979
Requested
May 7, 1979 · request 79047
Incident began
May 7, 1979
Incident ended
May 7, 1979
Incident period
1 day
Closed out
Sep 26, 1985
Fiscal year
1979
FEMA region
Region 4
Designated incident types
Flood, Tornado, Severe storm

Designated areas