Update of Overnight Activities in Davidson County From the Emergency Operations Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) today is continuing its partial activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to several rounds of severe weather that continue to move through the Nashville area, producing minor flash flooding and could potentially bring damaging winds, hail and tornadoes this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, approximately ½ inch of rain fell overnight in the Metro area and the two-day rainfall total projection of 3-4 inches continues to hold.
Based on current rainfall projections, Whites Creek in the Bordeaux area, Mill Creek in Antioch/Nolensville Road area and the Harpeth River in Bellevue are anticipated to slightly exceed flood stage. These creeks will likely come out of their banks and into yards, but are not expected to threaten homes. All other tributaries are not expected to reach flood stage.
Six resource staging areas have been established along the area tributaries as a precautionary measure to address flash flooding issues as needed. Resources include swift water boats, buses (MTA or MNPS bus), Public Works trucks with road closure equipment (barricades, flashing lights, etc.), trucks with sandbags and a Metro Police officer/Davidson County Sheriff’s Office deputy positioned on-site. OEM volunteers and Metro Police officers continue to monitor area tributaries, reporting findings back to the EOC.
Resource staging areas are at the following locations:
- Whites Creek- Whites Creek High School
- Whites Creek- West Hamilton Road and Clarksville Pike
- Seven Mile Creek – Whitfield Park (Edmondson Pike)
- Mill Creek – Antioch Community Center (Blue Hole Road)
- Richland Creek – Shopping Center at Morrow Road & Charlotte Pike
- Stones River- Jackson Downs Shopping Center (Lebanon Road)
As a precautionary measure, Metro Police officers will make contact with multiple residents along Whites Creek and Richland Creek, making them aware of resources on standby in the event of flooding. Flash flooding is not expected to reach the homes.
Due to the diligence of Metro Government and FEMA in expediting the Hazard Mitigation Home Buy-out Program, 61 properties in the Richland Creek watershed threatened by floodwaters during this event have been purchased and ten of them, already removed from the floodway.
The National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center updated the severe weather outlook for Davidson County from just out of the moderate risk area into a slight risk. Residents should continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the day and be prepared to respond as conditions warrant.
Metro’s Community Hotline is activated and available for citizens to call with questions or concerns. The hotline number is (615) 862-8574.
Updated information will be released from the Emergency Operations Center as it becomes available.