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At least 8 killed in Tennessee flood; dozens missing
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — At least eight people have been killed and dozens are missing after heavy flooding destroyed homes in Middle Tennessee, a sheriff said.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told news outlets at least 30 people have been reported missing. The county is about 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Nashville.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Heavy flooding in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures, and communications disruptions, with several people reported missing, officials said.