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Several dead, missing after floods overtake Middle Tennessee
WAVERLY, Tenn. - Catastrophic flooding in Middle Tennessee left at least eight dead and dozens missing Saturday as rains washed away homes and rural roads, authorities said.Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told news outlets more than 30 people have been reported missing.Two of the bodies recovered were toddlers who had been swept away from their father, Davis told WSMV-TV.RELATED: Hurricane Henri: State of Emergency declared in NYC, parts of NY as storm approachesThe county, which is about 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Nashville, saw more than 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain, according to The Tennessean, prompting water rescues, road closures, and communications disruptions.National Weather Service meteorologist Krissy Hurley told