Dyersburg officials warn of flood danger, potential evacuations

Published: Feb. 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM CST

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WMC) - Officials in Dyersburg are alerting the public to a potential flood disaster following a deluge of rain this weekend.

The North Fork of the Forked Deer River is above 25 feet as of 5:30 a.m. Monday.

This could lead to potential evacuations on Monday for residents in South Dyersburg. Nothing has been issued yet.

Crews are closing some roads in South Dyersburg as a result.

As always, stay away from flooded roadways.

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As of 1:40 p.m., some road closures have been announced for south Dyersburg.

These street closures include:

  • Atkins Street
  • Davis Road
  • Forshee Street
  • Laird Street
  • Samaria Bend Road
  • Wilson Drive
  • South Main - from Christie to Highway 51 bypass

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