Rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes overnight as floods swept the southeastern part of the state.

An official says a mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee.

At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge.View on euronews

A mother, father and child were killed in Tennessee when a tree fell on their car overnight as heavy rain and flash flooding lashed the state.

Tennessee officials swiftly responded to a rare flash flood in Hamilton County, impacting roads including I-24.

A family of three died this week after a large tree fell on their car amid heavy rain and flash flooding in Chattanooga and elsewhere in Tennessee, officials said

At least three people are dead and another is missing after flash floods engulfed southeastern Tennessee on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Heavy rain on August 12 continuing into August 13 places Knox County and other East Tennessee counties at high risk of flash flooding, officials said.