CSX not liable for 2021 Waverly flood

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A jury found CSX not responsible for the 2021 deadly flood in Waverly, Humphreys County, which killed 20 people. The $450M lawsuit concluded after a five-day trial. This verdict is a major local story affecting community closure and justice.

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Updated Aug 22, 2026

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