The City of Murfreesboro’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated at the Murfreesboro Police Department Headquarters as more inclement and potentially dangerous weather is expected into the evening hours. According to the National Weather Service, Rutherford County is under a Tornado Watch until 10:00 pm CST. Additional rain and high/sustainable winds are possible. “Our main…
We’ve put together a collection of pictures and videos we found from the flooding in February 2019. We’re continually updating this list so make sure to check back often. There are a LOT of pictures and videos below. If you have one you’d like to add to the list, send it to us on our…
No weather-related responses thus far. No requests for mutual aid. Rutherford County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 1:30 pm CST. The rain is expected to level off until around 3:00 pm. Another band of heavy showers is expected from 3:00 pm-5:30 pm, with clearing after the line comes through Middle Tennessee. Several city…
In preparation for an ever-increasing amount of rainfall and flooding in several areas of the city and county, the City of Murfreesboro will be activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at the Murfreesboro Police Department Headquarters, beginning at 9:30 Wednesday morning. EOC activation allows for a more rapid deployment of resources during significant weather…
Very high flood waters and standing water on the roads are being reported all over Murfreesboro, Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Non-stop rain has been coming down at a rate as much as 2 inches per hour according to local news weather stations. PLEASE be careful if you have to drive anywhere in town. Try…
It’s been a mild winter so far, but the first deep cold snap is upon us. These cold days mean higher energy usage at home to stay cozy. Middle Tennessee Electric wants to share a few energy savings tips that will keep the cold out and the heat in, without a shock to your electric…
Two rounds of storms are headed through Middle Tennessee on Thursday, and the threat is the worst so far this season. Several school districts have closed ahead of the storms, including Dickson, Robertson, Stewart, and Humphreys counties. Click here for the latest closings. Areas west of Nashville are under a moderate risk for severe weather. In…
Memories of the deadly Good Friday tornado in Rutherford County are hard to shake as we enter severe weather season. Without a doubt, if it wasn’t for an advanced warning it could have been worse, and more lives could have been lost. Middle Tennessee State University escaped damage back in 2009 when the EF-4 tornado ripped…