Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding, Road Closures Across County

A series of storms that swept through West Tennessee from Thursday to Sunday brought torrential rainfall, leaving several communities across Crockett County facing severe flooding and widespread road closures.

Some areas in the region recorded up to 10 inches of rain over the multi-day period, causing flash flooding and rendering numerous roads impassable. Residents in towns including Alamo, Bells, Friendship, Gadsden, and Crockett Mills reported significant impacts from the rising waters.

In Gadsden, the flooding left entire neighborhoods landlocked. Duffy Minges, a resident of the area, described the rapid onset of the floodwaters.

“It came up fast… very fast,” Minges said. “When we came back from the storm shelter at North Gate Storage in Jackson, it was already starting to flood on 152 and it just got progressively worse.”

By Saturday, the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department announced road closures across multiple communities due to dangerous driving conditions. Roads closed in Alamo included Nance Road at Highway 152, Emerson Road, and Highway 152 at Avery Cemetery Road. In Bells, closures affected Oakcrest Road, Depot Street, and sections of Highway 54 South. Friendship and Maury City saw closures on Highway 189, Early Austin Road, and Riddick Road among others. Gadsden reported closures on Todd Levee Road and South 17th, while Manley Road in Crockett Mills was also affected.

On Monday, Crockett County Emergency Management provided an update concerning ongoing travel hazards. Highway 412 near the Forked Deer River in neighboring Dyer County was reduced to one lane due to rising water levels. Additionally, water was reported over the roadway in two locations along Highway 210 from Highway 412 to Highway 51 near Four Points. Highway 88 at Frog Jump and Chestnut Bluff at the Lauderdale County line remain closed.

Local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and avoid traveling through flooded areas as they monitor water levels and work to reopen roads once conditions improve.