This article has been updated with new information from The City of Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On April 17, the City of Hopkinsville gave an update about flooding in the Windmill Farms neighborhood, confirming that water levels are finally receding after intervention.
Earlier this week, a pump was installed to manually remove water from the neighborhood located off of Fort Campbell Boulevard near the Exit 86 ramp. Since then, around 13 million gallons of floodwater have been successfully pumped to a separate watershed, with more to go. This is enough to fill just 19 and a half Olympic sized swimming pools.
“We can say with certainty that water levels are currently dropping,” said a statement from the city. A depth stake has been installed at the intersection of Secretariat Way and Cavalcade to monitor the water levels over time. Pumping is ongoing 24/7 until water has been successfully removed. The Hopkinsville Fire Department is conducting routine drive-throughs to ensure the safety of residents.
Residual highwater
Residents have been unable to safely access the main road leading to and from the neighborhood for nearly two weeks. Back on April 9, Hopkinsville Public Works reported that South Cavalcade Circle at Secretariat Way was one of the only roadways in the city still closed due to water, while areas of Oak Grove are still greatly impacted.
Officials previously explained that the ongoing standing water is due to a high groundwater table, which is common in regions with karst topography. Due to this, they were unable to predict when water would fully recede without intervention.
“This ongoing effort involves coordination across multiple departments, and we remain committed to seeing it through,” said the city’s statement. “We appreciate the continued patience and resilience of our community as we work to restore Windmill Farms.”
During this process, the Public Works Department and Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise are assisting in flood clean up in residential areas to clear damaged items and flood debris from curbs. Those who are impacted are encouraged to visit www.hoptown.org/recoveryresources for help with food, shelter, supplies, and cleanup. For additional in person assistance, there will be two resource events this weekend in Christian County.
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