Floodwaters from the Wolf River continue to wreak havoc in Germantown, prompting city officials to close sections of the greenways, parks, and roads. The river is expected to hit its peak near 25 feet on Sunday, as detailed by the City of Germantown. Local authorities are strongly advising residents to take safety measures seriously and steer clear of the flood-impacted areas to help ensure their safety and to assist the emergency responders in their efforts.
The Germantown Greenway is seeing extensive flooding, especially from the Farmington Trailhead to the Memphis/Germantown city limits, which will be closed for days. Lansdowne Park and the Bob Hailey Athletic Complex at Cameron Brown Park are also victims of the rising waters. "Businesses along Wolf River Boulevard west of Germantown Road" are likely to see their rear parking lots submerged, and water creeping up through storm drains on Wolf River Boulevard could disrupt regular traffic flow, as reported by the City of Germantown.
The City of Germantown is actively coordinating across various departments—including Parks, Fire & Emergency Management, Police, Public Works, and General Services—to monitor the conditions and enact safety protocols. Residents have been advised to keep their eyes on Germantown’s official social media pages and City website for updates, in the face of the expected crest of the Wolf River on April 6. For real-time information, the NOAA water gauge at GERT1 can be consulted, as noted by official reports.
In the event of life-threatening emergencies, the public is reminded that the number to dial is 911. Other instances of road flooding or roadway hazards can be reported to the Germantown Non-Emergency Dispatch at (901) 757-7222 or *54 from a cell phone.
