In response to severe storms and heavy rains between April 2-6, 2025, that led to extensive flooding throughout Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts issued a Local State of Emergency in Clarksville-Montgomery County. 

State of Emergency

This emergency has resulted in local jurisdictional resources being fully deployed and becoming or having already become overwhelmed and/or causing a dramatic impact on the safety, health, and welfare of the citizens. 

A State of Emergency allows the city and county agencies to take measures to protect citizens and expedite assistance, including mobilizing resources and coordinating responses. 

A countywide emergency operations plan has been activated to coordinate and facilitate effective response and recovery actions, and government teams from city and county agencies are working with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) regional coordinators to evaluate, assess, and respond to local flooding in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

Impact

Initial assessment from local and regional teams in the Clarksville-Montgomery area has confirmed over 127 residential properties and 14 commercial properties were impacted, with a third of those properties reporting major damage; additionally, residents in low-lying areas were affected by high waters or isolated by roadway closures; emergency resources remain strained by ongoing needs.

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Media Contacts:

Michelle Hueffmeier
Montgomery County 
Director of Communications & Marketing
Mrhuffmeier@mcgtn.net

Jimmy Settle
Communications Director
City of Clarksville
Mayor's Office/City Hall
jimmy.settle@cityofclarksville.com

Additional Info:

TN Emergency Declaration Request

As of April 2, Gov. Lee has requested an Emergency Declaration for Tennessee. The request includes federal assistance in the form of FEMA Public Assistance Category A (Debris Removal), Category B (Emergency Protective Measures), and Direct Federal Assistance.