Record high waters reported in one residential area

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — In our continuing coverage, one local river has broken a flood record at a level that some residents have never seen.

Residents in Obion County share that this is the highest they have seen the Obion River since the floods of nearly 30 years ago.

Weakley County Emergency Management has warned residents of Weakley Dyer, Gibson and Obion county of a flood warning for the Obion River until Thursday afternoon.

Residents living on West Palestine Avenue in Obion County have said this is the worst that they have seen this road this flooded in over 60 years. They also shared that instead of parking their car in their driveway, they have moved it to their neighbors just so their car wont float away.

Weakley County Emergency Management shares that the floods were caused by flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and low lying and flood prone locations. Several structures have been reported as flooded and several levees have failed.

As of now, many roads will remain close until the flooded roads are fixed.

TDOT had road entrances blocked off just so people will not drive through high flooded waters.

Some precautions to take before attempting to drive on flooded roads are:

• Never assume the depth of the flooded area.
• Pay attention to all road work signs and follow their instructions.
• Find another route to your destination.
• Report the road to authorities.

Our WBBJ 7 Storm Team shares that the Obion River at Obion set a record Monday of 40.7 feet, which is nearly 7 feet above flood stage.

For those who may decide to take the road less traveled and ultimately get trapped follow these tips:

• Remain in your vehicle and call for help
• If flood waters rise, sit on the roof of your car.
• Do not attempt to stand because the water can sweep you and your car away.

A reminder that this flood warning for the Obion River at Obion will be until Thursday, April 10 until 2 p.m.

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