A surprise flood has caught a community off guard, with cars submerged underwater and emergency workers were left scrambling.
Pictures have been shared of the flooded waterways, with one showing multiple vehicles on the motorway, nearly entirely submerged.
In another shot, taken later in the evening, local emergency services are seen pushing an inflatable boat across the flooded streets, evacuating residents stuck inside their homes.
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The weather hit Hamilton County, Tennessee, and over six-and-a-half inches of rainfall battered the region, the second-highest amount on record.
Police issued a statement when the rain initially started falling yesterday afternoon (12 August).
A spokesperson said: “Heavy rains and storms this afternoon and evening have caused flash flooding in several areas of Hamilton County.
“Multiple roads are flooded and impassable.”
Some areas of Hamilton County, specifically the I-24, had burst waterways from the influx of rain, resulting in over 3ft of water spilling onto the roads.
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp declared a state of emergency in response to the intense waters.
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