News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 Where The Upper Cumberland Talks
Areas across the Upper Cumberland experienced different levels of flooding overnight Saturday.
Luckily, Upper Cumberland EMA Directors are reporting that flood waters are beginning to recede. However, they are warning residents to stay cautious as receding waters can cause further flooding in creek areas.
Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said there are still a lot of impassible roadways. However, Masiongale said thankfully there were no water rescues in the county with the long list of flooded areas.
That includes closures and partial closures at:
Rickman Monterey Highway between Highway 111 and Rickman Road Roadway.
East Howard Road
Old Railroad Road
Frogtown Road
Great Valley Lane
Hardys Chapel Road bridge near Owen Reid Lane
Christian Community Road
Midway Subdivision Road
Hodge Street
Zachary Street
Tower Hill Road is closed at Celina Highway and the North Oak intersection
Cash Street
Jackson County saw utility damage and is still experiencing flooding in three main areas on state highways. EMA spokesperson Derek Woolbright said Martins Creek Highway is closed on the Jackson County side.
He said Gladdice Highway is down to one lane in the Free State Road area. He said part of the roadway is breaking off, similar to how it has in the past.
Woolbright said Jennings Creek Highway near the the intersection of Old State Route 85 Highway is down to one lane. He said this has been caused by a mudslide.
Pickett County County EMA Director Garry Garrett said the county was lucky to not experience any injuries or water rescue needs. However, he said at this time the South Ford Bridge and Burnt Mill Ford Bridge are still impassible.
Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said the town really got lucky with flooding this weekend. Randolph said many of the areas that usually flood, did not.
Randolph said there were areas near Monterey High School that saw water approach the roadways but stopped and have receded back.
