State of emergency declared as Rives, Tennessee floods after levee break

Rives, Tennessee, has declared a state of emergency following a levee break that occurred during severe storms over the weekend, leading to extensive flooding in the area. The National Weather Service issued flash flood emergency warnings as over half of the town's approximately 250 residents live in high-risk areas. Mandatory evacuations are underway, with emergency services deploying boats to assist residents in reaching shelters at Ridgemont Elementary School and the Woodland Mills Civic Center, where food and clothing are being provided. Power outages have affected parts of the city, and travel into Rives is restricted. Local officials, including Senator Marsha Blackburn, are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with first responders. Drone footage has captured the dramatic extent of the flooding, highlighting the urgent need for assistance in the community.