How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding

Choices about building rules, insurance programs, flood maps and more put residents at higher risk, according to climate and disaster experts.

A Tidal Wave of Water and at Least 21 Deaths as Floodwaters Ravage Rural Tennessee

An area of rivers, creeks and rolling woods had seen flooding before but nothing approximating the torrent of water that overwhelmed rural communities on Saturday.

At Least 22 Dead and 50 Missing in Tennessee Floods, Officials Say

Among those killed were several children, including twin 7-month-olds, officials said. Given the number of fatalities, they expected there would be more recovery efforts than rescue efforts.