The Nashville Fire Department captured aerial images over Waverly (Tennessee) on Saturday. Nashville Fire Department, @NashvilleFD/Twitter
After Saturday's severe flooding in Tennessee, at least 10 people were killed and many more were missing.
Flash floods caused destruction of homes and roads in rural areas, leaving thousands without power.
Volunteers from the Tennessee National Guard were sent to assist with rescue operations.
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According to The Tennessean, at least 10 people were killed and many more missing in severe flash floods that struck Tennessee on Saturday.
As of Saturday night, 40 people were still missing after torrential rains swept through Humphreys County around 60 miles west Nashville. The rains destroyed homes and washed away rural roads.
Two of the bodies found were children who had been swept away by their fathers, WSMV reported.
-Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) August 21, 2021
According to the National Weather Service, the 17 inches of rain in McEwen broke the 24-hour state rainfall record.
CNN reported that the flooding caused road closures and power outages. There was also a loss of cell service. A boil water advisory was issued for the area. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported that approximately 10,000 people were without power in the region.
On Twitter, the Tennessee National Guard stated that it sent almost 50 soldiers to assist with rescue operations. Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes stated that "our first priority is to help with getting responders to the area and to conduct rescue operations."
Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency stated that a flood reunification centre was also established for people to report missing persons and get updates on rescue efforts.
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