Road closures: Dozens of roadways submerged by floodwaters in Hopkinsville

Areas of Hopkinsville and Christian County are submerged in high floodwater as continued showers subside after multiple days of downpours.

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Areas of Hopkinsville and Christian County are submerged in high floodwater as continued showers subside after multiple days of downpours. As rain moves out of the region, some roadways are beginning to reopen, but further closures should be expected, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The following roads maintained by Hopkinsville Public Works in city limits are closed due to flooding. They are telling the public to not drive around barricades.

West Ninth Street from South Main Street to West Seventh Street
Means Avenue from North Main Street to Boales Avenue
Sarah Avenue from North Main Street to Braden Street
Christian Quarry Road from East Ninth Street to McGown Street
Bethel Street at West Ninth Street
Riverfront Drive and West Fifth Street
Old Clarksville Pike
Marietta Drive (between Michael Avenue and West Riverwood Drive
East 21st Street at Woodmill Road
North Drive (from West Second Street to Glass Avenue
100 Block of South Elm Street
Woodmill Road
Hurst Drive and Oakhurst Drive
Dawn Drive
Donna Drive
Cardinal Drive

High water signs have been placed by KYTC and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office at the following locations around Christian County.

Greenville Road/ Tandy Lane
Hwy 115/ Mason Lane
Coal Creek Road
Highways 117 at the bridge
Lafayette Road/ Fentress Lane
Woodburn Hay Road
9000 block of Bradshaw Road
7-mile marker of Johnson Mill Road
Striped Bridge Road at the bridge
Empire Road/ Poole Mill Road
Terry Coal Road
3-7 mm of Julien Road (Square Deal area)
1 mile maker of Sugar Creek Road at the bridge
Cox Mill/ Gracey Herndon Road
Palmyra Road and Lafayette Road to Herndon Oak Grove Road
9000 block of Lafayette at Millers Mille Road

High water areas that are open in Christian County

Fort Campbell Boulevard/ Highway 117 (Flying J)
Fentress Lane
Gary Lane/ James Lynn Drive
Tobacco Road
200 block of East Nashville Street/Pembroke
Pruitt Lane
6-8 mile marker of Cox Mill Road

Pembroke and Oak Grove

Pembroke Fire Department is reporting that multiple roads have water across the roadway. Pembroke Oak Grove Road is closed from Mason Lane to Anderson Road, Spring Street is closed from Cross Street to Jackson Street, and Pruitt Lane is closed.

“Due to recent flooding in the area, we want to ensure the safety of all residents,” said a statement from the City of Oak Grove. They encouraged anyone in need of a rescue to contact the dispatch immediately at 270-439-4602. Dozens have already been rescued from their homes in Oak Grove. Heavy flooding is taking place around Man O War Drive between Swale Court and Kingman Court.