This past Saturday, 50 Ascension Saint Thomas associates joined together to help continue flood recovery in Waverly, Tennessee. The group of associates split into teams to focus on several parts of Waverly, stretching from east to west where the historic August 2021 floor primarily hit. They worked on mountainous piles of debris in neighborhoods, installed…
Two drivers were cited for reckless driving after they drove past “road closed” signs and a deputy blocking traffic this morning on the flood water-covered Sulphur Springs Road. The barricades and deputies are there for the driver’s protection. Deputy Chris Beach said the water was about 3 feet deep in the center of the roadway…
Multiple agencies including Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR), Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD), Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), and Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) responded to a water rescue at the 4000 block of Elam Road around 4:00 Monday afternoon. Reports indicated that a commercial vehicle was stuck in rising waters. RCFR Stations 51…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is asking residents to do their part to help prevent flooding and keep safety in mind as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida (Tropical Depression Ida) approach the area. The storm is expected to dump two to six inches of rain in the city over a 12-hour period beginning Monday…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued preliminary flood maps for Rutherford County. Data from FEMA indicates hundreds of properties throughout the county either being removed from or placed into a flood zone. Those in potentially affected areas should seek guidance. FEMA states the flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management…
Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department continues to evaluate flood-related closures throughout the Town. The following parks and practice areas remain closed. All other facilities are open and operating as normal. Sharp Springs Natural Area: closed until further notice Bark Springs Dog Park will open Tuesday, March 30. Volunteer Park (8th Avenue ball fields): closed until…
Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) is in the process of collecting information and documenting property damage caused by flooding due to the exponential rainfall over the weekend. Homeowners or business owners with property in Rutherford County (including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, and Eagleville) are urged to contact RCEMA if your home or business sustained…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded to two more water rescue calls Sunday night, both involving submerged vehicles. The first call occurred on Central Valley Road just before 8:00 p.m. A father and his teenage daughter were inside their vehicle. As crews approached, screaming could be heard coming from the car. Crew members rapidly gathered their…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) has responded to over 30 water rescue calls between Saturday and Sunday due to the exponential rain event over the weekend. As this follow-up news release is being written, another two calls were dispatched; one on East Trimble Road near Halls Hill Pike and one on Kingwood Lane. Each had…
Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) is warning motorists about high water and flooded areas around the county. “We have several roads particularly in the Christiana and Rockvale areas that are experiencing large amounts of flooding,” said Public Safety Director Chris Clark. “We are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in areas with…