Clarksville, Tennessee, was hit by severe flash floods yesterday. Close to 4 inches of rainfall were recorded between midnight and noon, with another 1 to 2 inches expected by evening. The city's saturated grounds from recent precipitation only exacerbated the situation, leading to widespread flooding. According to a statement released by the City of Clarksville, Mayor Joe Pitts expressed concerns over these events and the safety measures to mitigate the impact on residents.

Anticipative of the flash flooding event, "Monitoring weather forecasts closely, our Street Department got ahead of the issue throughout the week, placing about 1,000 sandbags plus barricades in areas where we have historically seen flooding," said Mayor Joe Pitts, as per the City of Clarksville. Despite these preventative measures, the Street Department, Police Department, and Fire Rescue Department were all pressed into action, working alongside each other to respond to the community's immediate needs. The local government's efforts are focused on the neighborhoods affected by the floods, as well as monitoring the rising Cumberland and Red Rivers.

The situation is expected to intensify with a River Flood Warning for the Cumberland River at Clarksville. Forecasts predict the river to crest at 52 feet early Monday—well above the flood stage of 46 feet—and concerns are mounting for what may come as the waters continue to rise. The warning period extends from the evening of February 15 at 10 p.m. to Tuesday, February 18, at close to 9 p.m.

In response to these developments, community services such as CDE Lightband and the Clarksville Transit System (CTS) may be affected, as the city anticipates the culmination of rainfall late into the night and subsequent river flooding. The city will remain vigilant, "We continue to monitor flood conditions in the neighborhoods of our City, as well as river stages of the Cumberland and Red rivers and will respond to our residents swiftly, as needed," Mayor Joe Pitts assured, per the City of Clarksville. Various essential services and departments, including Clarksville Parks and Recreation, Montgomery County, U.S. Army Fort Campbell, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, and Austin Peay State University, will likely play roles in the ongoing response and recovery efforts.