Tennessee flooding: At least 22 dead, dozens missing after record-shattering rainfall

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. — At least 22 people are dead and dozens more remain missing after severe flooding in Middle Tennessee, authorities said.

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Tennessee flooding A car leans against a utility pole Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Waverly, Tenn. Heavy rains caused flooding in Middle Tennessee and have resulted in multiple deaths as homes and rural roads were washed away. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Mark Humphrey/AP)

Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said there are “multiple fatalities” and “multiple missing” throughout the county, WKRN reported.

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