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At least 15 people are dead while dozens more remain missing following record-breaking flooding in middle Tennessee, according to authorities.
Chief Deputy of the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office Rob Edwards noted that “about 40 others” were missing on Saturday after the flash floods, perThe New York Times.
“We have lost a lot of roads, both rural and major highways,” Edwards said in a statement toTheTimes. “In my 28 years, it’s the worst I’ve ever seen it.”
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Currently, all flash flood watches and warnings have expired, National Weather Service Nashville said in asocial media statement.
The loss of life occurred after inches of rain hit Dickson, Hickman, Houston, and Humphreys counties, the National Weather Service said on Saturday morning. By the evening, some areas had gotten over a foot of rain.
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Local news broadcasts showed the devastating aftermath of the flooding, including homes submerged in water and vehicles flipped over on highways. Widespread power outages have also been reported.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency also said that the state Emergency Operations Center had been activated in Nashville in an effort to support rescues and “support local requests,” per apress release.
source: people.com
