In the five-day span of last week’s storm, Clarksville got two months of spring rainfall in only five days. So far this year, we’ve had almost 30 inches of rain, which is 245% of normal.
In response to severe storms and heavy rains for the last five days that led to extensive flooding, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts issued a Local State of Emergency on Monday.
With hundreds of homes damaged by floodwaters this weekend in Clarksville and Montgomery County, several organizations, principally the Red Cross, YAIPAK and the United Way, have stepped up to help.
Several residents of the Farmington and Woodstock neighborhoods were evacuated today, the day after an evacuation from The Reserve at Kirkwood apartments.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the Cumberland River at Clarksville, and flood waters are expected to reach Riverside Drive this afternoon.
We’ve had over 10 inches of rain in this week’s storms so far, and it’s likely to continue through this afternoon.
Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including more flooding to come, rezoning denied, and Fort Campbell boots display to end.
With just over 10 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.
Flood Warnings have been issued for the Cumberland River at Clarksville and the Red River at Port Royal until Tuesday evening.
Flooding along the Cumberland River and the Red River, along with rainfall making lakes of low-lying areas, has caused several road closures in Clarksville and Montgomery County.