Tennessee victims of devastating floods rise to 22: VIDEO Water takes homes home – Topky

According to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, the situation is “very tragic and challenging” in Humphreys County, especially in Waverly, about 100 miles west of Nashville. “A record amount of rainfall fell there … causing a devastating flood, great loss of life, a lot of missing people … some houses were left with the foundations … it’s a devastating picture,” Lee said after visiting the affected area.

According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the element claimed at least 16 lives. However, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis has confirmed at least 22 victims to local media. According to the DPA, more than 40 people are still missing.

According to the AP, according to the National Meteorological Service (NWS) in Humphreys County, 43 centimeters of rain fell in less than 24 hours on Saturday, outpacing more than 8 centimeters in Tennessee.