chances with him on the loose. now to our other top story dangerous weather historic millions across the midwest and south. torrential rains triggering flash floods. all prompted mississippi governor phil bryant to declare state of for desoto county south of memphis, tennessee. roads and homes are flooded. neighborhoods are under water. this morning many residents are taking refuge in shelters. now to the latest. reporter: a flash flood emergency in memphis, tennessee. the fire department dispatching boats with rescue crews to pull people trapped in their flooded homes. this woman carried to safety. the area in front of her home turned into a waterfall. roads and rivers unable to keep up with the huge amount of water. the rain so heavi, it caused that roof to collapse at this memphis mall, flooding stores and shattering display cases. up to 8 inches falling in memphis and nearby mississippi five hours.