Lynn herself is “completely safe and healthy,” Lynn’s granddaughter and fellow musician Tayla Lynn said on social media.
The official Facebook account for Loretta Lynn’s Ranch also shared a video of flood damage to the property, noting that the main road to the ranch was washed away. The ranch’s amenities include a full-service RV park, more than 300 power and water campsites, 18 cabins and numerous activities such as hiking, fishing, volleyball, campfire shows and more.
The New York Times reports at least 22 people have been killed, with 50 others missing, in Middle Tennessee after flash floods ravaged the area over the weekend. Humphreys County has a population of around 18,500.
According to the National Weather Service, nearby McEwen, Tenn. (also located in Humphreys County), recorded 17 inches of rain on Saturday.
On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden offered his condolences, saying, “I want to begin by expressing my deepest condolences for the sudden and tragic loss of life due to this flash flood. I’ve asked the administrator to speak to Governor Lee of Tennessee, right away, and will offer any assistance they need for this terrible moment.”
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