During the early morning of August 21, 2021, very heavy rainfall caused massive flash flooding across the western central part of Tennessee in the United States. It rained a total of 10 to 15 inches (25 to 38 cm) before the flood.[1] Many towns in Tennessee were damaged by floodwater, with many homes and businesses being destroyed.[2] Over 22 people were killed with over 20 missing.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ "At least 8 killed in Tennessee flash floods; dozens missing". StarTribune. 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ↑ "Heavy rain triggers 'catastrophic' flash floods in Middle Tennessee: What we know". MSN Weather. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ↑ "Authorities: 17 dead, around 40 missing after flooding in Humphreys County". WKRN. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ↑ "Family says twin babies were swept away by floodwater in Waverly". WTVF. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.