Local communities face flooding, damages in aftermath of Saturday’s storm
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — In our continuing coverage, severe weather swept across West Tennessee last Saturday triggering floods and tornadoes.
Storms with high winds powered through, leaving damage and devastation in their tracks. Many counties were issued a flash flood warning impacting many underpasses, highways and small creeks as well as poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Flooded weather conditions have affected most of the West Tennessee region. We visited the area in between Huntingdon and McKenzie, where they call it ‘Mayo’s Bottom.’ Water got up to more than a foot and the full body of water stretched across the highway, taking more than a day to clear out of the area. Highway 22 is just one of the areas still feeling the impact of the storm.
Much of the northwestern part of the state was under a level 3, enhanced severe weather risk for life-threatening flooding.
Many home owners have experienced substantial roof and foundation damage. Downed power lines and scattered debris were also reported.
An important reminder when facing flooded roads is to always ‘turn around, don’t drown’ even if the water appears shallow enough to cross.
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