Dyersburg residents told to prepare for possible flood evacuations

Dyersburg residents told to prepare for possible flood evacuations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Residents in the South Dyersburg area could be forced to evacuate due to rising water levels in the Forked Deer River. Mayor John Holden warned residents on Monday morning that the water levels on the North Fork of the Forked Deer River are rising causing flooding in the area. Holden says residents should take the necessary precautions and prepare for possible evacuations within the next 24 hours. "Rising flood waters are unpre…

Obion County declares state of emergency due severe flooding; levee failure possible

The mayor of Obion County, Tennessee, declared a state of emergency Sunday night as hundreds of people evacuated because of a potential levee failure and severe flooding.

Voluntary evacuation issued for Sewell Creek area residents in Greenbrier County

RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Rainelle Fire Department has issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents living along Sewell Creek in Charmco, McRoss, and Rainelle due to rising water levels. Residents east of the Charmco House of Prayer are advised to go to the Rupert Community Building, while those west of the church should head to the Rainelle Fire Department. .u7d41842c341465f7383d7d78a5781757 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!i…