Rainfall from Hurricane Ida this week caused severe flooding in many Southern states. One of the cities to get hit was Manchester, Tennessee, the location of the annual music festival Bonnaroo.

On Tuesday, Bonnaroo organizers canceled the four-day event.

“We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo,” organizers posted on Twitter.

“Currently Centeroo is waterlogged in many areas, the ground is incredibly saturated on our tollbooth paths, and the campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely.”

The festival grounds are considered unsafe to hold large crowds after 5-7 inches of rain hit the area in recent days. In 2020, the event was canceled due to the pandemic.

Bonnaroo, which is located about 65 miles from Nashville, was slated for Thursday through Sunday. Attendance was expected to reach about 80,000.

All tickets purchased through Front Gate Tickets will get a full refund within a month.

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