Town of Rives slowly recovering from damaging flood
RIVES, Tenn.—One local west Tennessee town continues to recover after devastating flood waters damage the area.
Citizens in the town of Rives are still finding their way after suffering loss from last week’s levee fail. Flood waters quickly overtook the town and many had to flee homes.
Brutal cold weather and snow then hit west Tennessee causing further delays for those eager to get back home.
Throughout the week, as snow melted, and waters receded, residents in the area have managed to make their way back to their homes.
Residents also finally regained electricity Friday, which helped in sifting through the damage.
The town had some help, the Red Cross, volunteers and church organizations, all offering needed services at no charge to aid in recovery.
We spoke to a few residents to see how they are handling the entire process.
“We are in the process of cleaning up today. With it being 50 degrees we had to wait until everything kind of unthawed with the winter storm. Luckily, for both of us, we both had flood insurance so that’s a positive on our part. This flood has gathered a lot more national attention and news media, where in 2023 we didn’t see anyone out here,” said Matt and Ajgan Payne, Flood survivors.
Rives is a small town in Obion County, more than half the residents living there were affected by the flood.
Thankfully no deaths were reported.
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