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JUST IN: Loretta Lynn and Family Reportedly Safe After Catastrophic Floods Tear Through Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn and her family are reportedly safe following devastating flooding that took place throughout…

Lauren Jo Black

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August 21, 2021

Photo Courtesy Loretta Lynn

Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn and her family are reportedly safe following devastating flooding that took place throughout Middle Tennessee on Saturday (Aug. 21).

The update came from a post on Tayla Lynn‘s (Loretta’s granddaughter) official Facebook page.

“This is Barb. Tayla only has limited text signal,” the update, which was shared at 5 pm local time, reads. “Her family of 4 are safe along with Memaw [Loretta] and family. She asks that you Please keep their community in your prayers. This has been devastating and it’s no where near over.”

Tayla Lynn, Loretta Lynn; Photo via Instagram

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is located in Hurricane Mills in Humphreys County, Tennessee, which is one of the hardest hit areas. A video shared to a weather account for Perry County Tennessee shows raging flood waters tearing through the popular tourist destination and full-service RV park.

Video from Tim Cobb of Loretta Lynns Ranch today. #tspotter pic.twitter.com/z5C0a3lUg9

— PerrySevereWX (@perrycoseverewx) August 21, 2021

According to the latest report from WSMV, 10 people are dead and 31 people are missing in Humphreys County following the severe flooding. Many rural roads and highways have been washed away due to the flood waters.

Reports indicate that the area continues to experience power outages and spotty cell phone service. The Humphreys County sheriff is asking residents to stay home and off the roads as they continue to assess the damage in the area. He also encouraged people in the area to check on the elderly.

The Tennessee National Guard has been called in to assist with recovery efforts.

According to reports, over 15 inches of rain fell in Humphreys County, resulting in the natural disaster.

A state of emergency is in effect for Humphreys County as well as Dickson, Hickman and Houston counties.

The American Red Cross of Tennessee has opened shelters to house those affected by the flooding. Additional information can be found HERE.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.