Torrential rains are falling across Western and Middle Tennessee today, periodic downpours alternating with brief glimpses of blue sky, with in essence only a moment's breathing room. The effects of the rain are already being felt, not the least of which is a car accident that may or may not be attributable to insufficient or ineffecient storm drain problems at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Thomas Street.
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As he watched the water rise, Doyle Rust (above), proprietor of C&S Auto Repair, said the intersection with its propensity to flood, has been a source of aggravation for the past 15 years, with high water repeatedly flooding the street and access to his place of business.
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We have contacted the city, county and TDOT regarding the drainage problem on Riverside/Thomas numerous times over the last several years to no avail. The city says it's the state's responsibility and vice versa. The accident today resulted in a piece of the telephone pole approximately 6 feet in length being catapulted over 40 feet. Should one of my employees been in the parking lot, I wonder who would accept responsibility then? Interestingly, the city street department has just arrived on the scene a full hour and 10 minutes later to erect high water/street closure signs. Somebody, PLEASE, fix these drains before someone get seriously injured. - Doyle Rust
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At McGregor Park, workers hustled to remove light fixtures from the waterfront terrace even as the waters darkened by mud and riddled with debris rises minute by minute. Within a few hours, the terrace itself was underwater and a few visitors paused to take picture of the rising water. Montgomery County is currently under a flood watch, and that will like remain in effect for several days given the National Weather Service forecast for more storms and heavy rain over the next 36-48 hours.
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At the Fairgrounds, the pathways were flooded out, and seepage had already begun to fill a number of fields as the ground reached a saturation point. Motorists are urged to use caution during the heavy downpours, and be aware of the ponding that occurs on many intersections and streets.
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