Last week’s severe weather and heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across Hopkinsville and Christian County and now local government officials are focused on recovery and clean-up.
Hopkinsville received around 12 inches of rain with some areas experiencing higher levels. According to the City of Hopkinsville, the floods damaged around 150 homes and 25 businesses and work is still being done to assess further damage.
Residents and business owners can submit damage reports at hoptown.org/propertydamage. The damage reports received will go toward determining if the city qualifies for disaster recovery assistance.
The Hopkinsville Police Department, Christian County Jail, Regional Crime Center and the State Regional Driver’s License Office also suffered damages.
The city spotlighted Christian County Emergency Management; Hopkinsville Fire/EMS and Rescue, swift water teams, High Axle Vehicle Operations and Sandbag Operations for responding to the floods. Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight thanked the agencies and volunteers who stepped up to helped during the flooding and says Hopkinsville will get through this together.
As the floodwaters recede, clean-up efforts begin. Folks who have flood damaged debris are asked to make two separate piles along their curb for furniture and construction debris. Throughout the week Hopkinsville Solid Waste crews will be making rounds to pick up any debris.
While some roads in the city and county remain impacted by high water, motorists are reminded to not drive around barricades and closure signs.