The State Of The Nation

The State Of The Nation

Powerful storms slam southern U.S.

The death toll mounts in Tenn. and Miss. after heavy flooding and tornadoes. 

Highways are raging rivers 

Also: 

• Photos of the flood
• Katrina recovery report
• A deadly deluge

Floodwaters threaten downtown Nashville

Authorities brace for more deaths as the Cumberland River surges past record levels.

Hotels evacuated 

Also: 

• Photos of the flood
• String of deadly storms
• Cumberland River