Severe weather impacts after flooding, storms in Middle TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In the aftermath of severe weekend storms, cleanup and repair efforts began on Sunday in many communities.

Though some roads remain flooded, as water levels begin to stabilize, authorities are getting a clearer understanding of the damage caused by the flash flooding. Officials in Cheatham County told News 2 approximately eight feet of Bradley Dozier Road near Highway 49 West washed away in the floods.

In Humphreys County, the sheriff's office said Milltown Road Bridge also washed away due to high water levels. Nearby, parts of Gander Branch Road and Lockhart Road remained closed Sunday, Feb. 16 as rushing water covered the roadways.

In the Humphreys County community of Hurricane Mills, Loretta Lynn's Ranch experienced flooding -- totaling about five inches, according to granddaughter Tayla Lynn -- but everyone at the farm is fine.

Several roads in Henry County were also severely damaged after floodwaters swept away pavement. On Old Union Road, a portion of collapsed pavement has blocked both lanes of travel.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office reported several other roads were similarly damaged, including Ashby Lane, Parkhill Road and Clifty Road. Authorities have asked residents to stay away from these areas to avoid interfering with emergency crew operations.

In areas harder hit by wind and strong storms, structural damage to buildings and residences was reported.

The Maury County Fire Department responded to Huston Drive around 4:30 a.m. Sunday after a tree fell onto a mobile home. Authorities said one occupant was inside at the time, and they were not seriously injured. The Red Cross responded to assist the displaced individual.

In Clarksville, flash floods caused water levels to rise, impacting homes and damaging yards and vehicles.

The Red Cross has responded to Montgomery County to assist impacted residents and set up a shelter at Clarksville Seventh Day Adventist Church on Northfield Drive.

"Following the massive rainfall (and snow) the last 36 hours, we are monitoring problem areas across the county, and our crews are out managing traffic and assessing damage. While water is receding in some places, the storm is still having an impact where rain that fell north of us continues to inundate the rivers and creeks," the Montgomery County Highway Department posted on Facebook Sunday afternoon. "We ask that residents restrict travel if possible. There is the possibility that the Red River and Cumberland will continue to rise, so please take extra precautions to avoid these areas. We will be working diligently to keep the roadways passable, so if you must travel, please pay attention to closures, detours, and changes in traffic patterns."

Even in Nashville, multiple city agencies responded to downed trees and wires, flooding, power outages, and more.

News 2 viewers and local law enforcement shared photos of the damage their neighborhoods experienced from downed trees caused by strong winds, as well as flooding.

Upper Cumberland Electric reported Sunday morning over 6,000 customers were without power after storms caused downed power lines and broken utility poles. Nashville Electric Service reported over 10,000 outages overnight, though most were restored by the time of publication. First responders and electric crews worked through the morning to clear roads and restore power to residents.