CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Clarksville officials have geared up for more possible flooding this weekend.
With the severe weather threat coming this weekend, first responders will work around the clock to monitor conditions and assess possible damage. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was out on Old Clarksville Springfield Road off Port Royal Road and closed the roadway due to floodwaters Friday.
With first responders monitoring conditions and cleaning the debris, director of the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Ed Baggett has prepared for the worst, but hopes for the best. With more rain approaching, Baggett has anticipated an increased risk of lightning striking homes.
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"More than likely, we'll be here through the last of it until it quits raining," Baggett says, "Of course then, it depends on what kind of damage we had, if any. Hopefully, we won't have much damage at all, but we'll have to see."
Across Clarksville and Montgomery County, there have been several downed trees and power lines. Governor Bill Lee declared a Level 3 state of emergency; heavy rain from Wednesday's storm caused rivers across Middle Tennessee — including the Red River in Clarksville — to rise.
"I think we had two or three homes that had been struck by lightning on Wednesday, so those are concerning and we're keeping our eye out on that," Baggett added.
While flooding was Baggett's greatest concern, the Clarksville Street Department has filled hundreds of sandbags over the past 24 hours and distributed them to residents who need them. Nevertheless, Baggett wants the community to be prepared in every possible way.
"If you live close to a waterway, keep your eyes open," Baggett said. "Be aware of what's around you and what's coming."
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