Nashville, IL Dam Failure Triggers Mass Evacuations Amid Severe Weather
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The Nashville Dam in Illinois failed due to heavy rainfall, leading to an evacuation warning for roughly 200 homes. A secondary dam also failed, causing significant flooding and road closures. No deaths or significant injuries were reported, and a community shelter has been set up for affected residents.
Topics:nation#dam-failure#emergency-management#evacuation#flooding#nashville-illinois#natural-disaster
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