CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Tornado Watch is in effect for Montgomery County and surrounding areas through 10 p.m.

The following counties are under the watch:
Cheatham County, TN
Dickson County,  TN
Montgomery County, TN
Houston County, TN
Stewart County, TN

These counties are also under a Flood Warning through 9 p.m.:
Robertson County,TN
Cheatham County,TN
Dickson County,TN
Montgomery County,TN
Houston County,TN
Stewart County,TN
Todd County,KY
Christian County,KY

Several Clarksville roads and park areas remained closed Saturday because of rising water, and the City Parks & Recreation Department, Street Department and Clarksville Police continued to monitor parks, roads and travel conditions as more rain was forecast.

There reports of heavy flooding in the area of Peacher’s Mill/Providence Blvd, Dover Rd/Dover Crossing, and on the southbound lanes of Ft Campbell Blvd/Fountainbleu. Exercise caution.

The National Weather Service issued flood warnings Saturday for the Cumberland River at Clarksville and the Red River at Port Royal, saying potentially life-threatening flooding will be possible. Flooding is expected to continue in low-lying areas of Clarksville near the rivers on Saturday afternoon and could persist through Monday.

NWS, which also issues a Flash Flood Watch for the area, said residents should avoid flooded areas along the rivers and move personal belongings to higher ground. Street flooding may become a hazard for travelers in Clarksville. Motorists should never drive through flooded roads, and be mindful of warning signs and barricades.

In Clarksville, Street Department emergency crews gathered late Saturday afternoon, and crews with chainsaws, backhoes and trucks were moving into place across the city to close roads if necessary and remove trees from roadways if high winds hit.

“I’m grateful for our City employees from all our departments who are out here in this rough weather, preparing for trouble if it comes, and keeping us safe,” said Mayor Joe Pitts, who visited the Street Department headquarters about 3 p.m. Saturday for an update on conditions.

Earlier, Street Department officials said it had closed Thomas Street, between Bradley Street and Riverside Drive; and Dave Drive between East Bel Air Boulevard and Gino Drive.

Clarksville Police officers and Street Department personnel were monitoring low spots prone to flooding. Signs and barricades were moved near known trouble spots, and were ready to be placed when needed as the water rises.

PHOTOS: Flooding in Clarksville-Montgomery County

A number of roads in Montgomery County are either closed or partially closed, including:

  • CB Road
  • Southside Road
  • Shelton Ferry Road at the bottoms
  • Lock B South at the bottoms
  • Lock B North at the bottoms
  • Powers Place at the low water crossing
  • Lylewood Road at County line
  • Port Royal Lane
  • Kirkwood Road at Lock C bottoms
  • Levi Road
  • Chapel Hill Road at the bridge over Hurricane Creek
  • Acuff Road off Dunbar Cave Road
  • Gholson Road at the bottoms
  • Hematite Road

Several parks also remain closed:
• Liberty Park, closed.
• Trice Landing, closed.
• McGregor Park, both stages and boat ramp are closed. Sidewalks will be closed as necessary.
• Greenway, South Section, closed at top of hill above Red River.
• Billy Dunlop Park, closed, creek coming out its banks.
• Robert Clark Park, kayak access closed because of swift current and rising water.
• Barbara E. Johnson Park, disc golf course closed by flooding.
• Fields at Coy Lacy Park and Bel-Aire Park are flooded, and many other parks have localized flooding with water standing in playgrounds.
• Mason Rudolph Golf Course is closed for play, but the driving range is open.

There is also significant flooding of the Little River in Hopkinsville near the public library park path:

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Photos courtesy of Fort Campbell area resident

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