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tennessee flooding

Tennessee Mayors Want Lawmakers To Invest In Flood-Proof Infrastructure

By Damon Mitchell

September 13, 2021

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A coalition of county mayors, homeowners and emergency managers is asking Tennessee legislators to make new investments to address the state’s flooding issues. Flood Ready Tennessee wants lawmakers to put money into flood-proof infrastructure for storm disasters. The state has had 2,825 floods in the past two decades. They happen most often in February.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, severe weather, tennessee flooding, Waverly

Some Waverly Residents Praise God After Surviving Destructive Flood; Others Remember Loved Ones

By Damon Mitchell

August 26, 2021

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It was about two hours after sunrise when Debra Ashton found herself in a tide of floodwater that swept violently through her neighborhood in Waverly.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, severe weather, tennessee flooding, Waverly

Search For The Missing Ends In Humphreys County

By Blake Farmer

August 25, 2021

The last missing people in Humphreys County have now been accounted for by local law enforcement. As of Wednesday afternoon, search operations have been suspended.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: tennessee flooding

Residents Of Humphreys County Clean Up As Officials Assess Damage From Deadly Flood

By Blake Farmer, Caroline EggersandDamon Mitchell

August 23, 2021

Flooding in Waverly

The missing persons list has shrunk to 18 people, and Humphreys County and Waverly police and fire officials are asking residents to continue reporting anyone who has been found.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

Here’s How To Help Or Find Help After Tennessee’s Flooding

By Rachel Iacovone

March 30, 2021

East Nashville tornado

If the last year has proven anything, it’s that Middle Tennesseans come together in times of crisis. 

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, March 2021 Flood, severe weather, tennessee flooding

After Weekend Flood, South Nashville Residents Clean Up The Wreckage

By Samantha Max

March 28, 2021

In a muck-covered neighborhood, people felt tired, dirty, frustrated. But they are also felt hopeful. Neighbors, relatives and friends turned out to help each other in a time of need Sunday morning.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: 2010 flood, March 2021 Flood, tennessee flooding

Storms Cause Flooding, Power Outages, Problems for Flyers

By Bradley George

July 20, 2012

Much of Middle Tennessee is drying out this morning, following a wave of severe thunderstorms.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: fairview, richland creek, tennessee flooding, Weather

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