Update, 11:10 a.m.: Clarksville Fire Rescue went door-to-door by boat last night at Woodstock asking residents if they needed evacuation, CFR Deputy Chief of Operation Jim Eley told Clarksville Now. So far, they’ve evacuated four people and four pets.
“We’ve talked to almost everybody in the neighborhood,” Eley said. “The majority had already left, haven’t returned from the February flood, or decided to stay in their house and shelter in place.”
CFR has called in additional staff and has four swift water teams on duty doing roving patrols in high-risk areas. “We’re there, and we’re out there if needed,” he said. He warned people to stay out of the water. Most flooding deaths happen in vehicles, and flood water can contain dangerous debris and other hazards.
The Red Cross shelter at Crow Recreation Center was not being used, so the Red Cross is partnering with YAIPAK for a daytime shelter at their location, 1255 Paradise Hill Road. Lori Ann Tinajero with the Red Cross told Clarksville Now they will assess today whether an overnight shelter is needed and, if it is, they will open one at a different location.
Update, 10 a.m.: Overnight, Clarksville Fire Rescue conducted evacuations of residents in the Woodstock subdivision. Responding were Engine 11, Rescue 10, Ladder 10, Ops 2, Squad 1, District 3, Battalion 2, and Ops 1.
Update, 8:30 a.m.: Some residents of the Farmington subdivision off Rossview Road are being evacuated because of flooding in the area. Montgomery County Fire Service is assessing the situation and evacuating residents as needed, according to county spokesperson Michelle Hueffmeier.
There are also houses fully surrounded by water in the Woodstock subdivision, which has flooded again.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With just over 8 inches of rain so far this week and still more coming, the City of Clarksville is asking residents who live in low-lying areas to consider seeking higher ground.
With that in mind, the Red Cross is setting up an emergency shelter at the Crow Recreation Center, 211 Richview Road.
Mayor Joe Pitts released the following message at 7:15 p.m. Saturday:
Residents confronted by flooding urged to seek higher ground
To Clarksville-area residents,
Our city lies near the geographical center of a broad region of the nation that has been besieged by flooding rains and dangerous storms since Wednesday night. While it appears that the threat of severe storms has thankfully cleared our immediate area as of this afternoon, the flood dangers will persist through Sunday, and perhaps beyond, based on National Weather Service forecasts of incessant rainfall for hours to come.
We are asking residents in the Clarksville area who live in historically flood-prone, or low-lying areas to revisit their household emergency plans, and be prepared to possibly relocate, if necessary.
The Clarksville area, alone, continues to cope through historic rainfall in 2025, and this week’s storm could yield 10 inches of additional rain by the time it ends.
We wish to make everyone aware that the Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department’s Crow Recreation Center, 211 Richview Road. This is one option for consideration, where you can be assured of caring support and assistance.
Please be safe, and know that all of our residents will be supported at this challenging time. We are here for everyone affected.
Mayor Joe Pitts
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Kirkwood apartments evacuation
Earlier today, about two dozen residents and their pets had to be evacuated from The Reserve at Kirkwood apartments next to the Dunlop Lane as floodwaters cut off the apartments from nearby roads, Montgomery County Fire Service Chief Michael Rios told Clarksville Now.
MCFS crews evacuated two buildings, after having CEMC pull the meter to cut power to underground utilities. They evacuated 22 people and several pets from 24 units. For one of the buildings almost surrounded by water, crews had to use a boat and rope system, as the water reached 5 feet deep in some places. The effort began around 1:30 p.m. and ended near 5 p.m.
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Help for those in need
A number of resources are available to people affected by flooding, according to a city news release.
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, in collaboration with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Long-Term Recovery group, has created a centralized location to request aid. Go to https://bit.ly/cmcrelief or https://www.cmcresponds.org/ and fill out the information. A referral will be made to one of the United Way’s partner agencies within 48-96 hours. Please provide an email as resources will be provided as they become available.
If you’re not sure about something, contact United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region at 931-647-4291 for support.
Those in need of financial assistance can call 1-800-RED-CROSS to connect with a case worker.
For information on Flood Insurance FAQ, go to https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Flooding-Information-23
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