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

By Bob D'Angelo, Kelli Dugan and Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

August 23, 2021 at 10:17 am EDT

WATCH: Scenes from Tennessee flooding (NCD)

By Bob D'Angelo, Kelli Dugan and Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

August 23, 2021 at 10:17 am EDT

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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