Community Corner
Brentwood Flooding Impacts Dozens of Residents Overnight
More than 5o people were rescued from 12-15 homes.
March 28, 2021
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The Brentwood Fire and Rescue and Brentwood Police Departments are currently monitoring storm impacts throughout the area. If you are in an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
If you encounter a flooded roadway. TURN AROUND.
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This photo shows crews making a water rescue early Sunday morning, March 28, in the Princeton Hills subdivision.
This photo shows road flooding at Granny White Pike at Belle Rive Drive near midnight on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Storm Impacts
The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department made four vehicle water rescues overnight, rescued more than fifty people from 12-15 homes and responded to one home fire caused by a lightning strike. The National Weather Service reports Brentwood received between seven and nine inches of rain. Fire Chief Brian Goss said, “at one point, crews were going door to door making rescues along Harpeth Drive.” Eight residents and a dog sought temporary shelter at Brentwood City Hall due to hotel rooms all being booked.
At 1:30am on Sunday, March 28, the Little Harpeth River crested at 16.2 feet and was receding as of Sunday morning at 6am.
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency Storm Impact Report
Impacted Roadways
A mud slide impacted Holly Tree Gap Rd at Val Verde Drive and it is impassable.
The Brentwood Public Works Department has crews working to clear impacted roadways. If you see damage obstructing roads, please email info@brentwoodtn.gov
Many residents will wake up to damage Sunday morning. The Brentwood Planning and Codes Department will be available to help assess home damage Monday morning. Until then, please find information on our website.
Several parks that are near the river are impacted with debris and flooded trails. Those impacted include Tower Park, Owl Creek Park, River Park, and parts of Crockett Park. Please avoid flooded areas. The Brentwood Parks Department will have crews cleaning up debris.
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library will be open during its regular hours on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Storm Damage Assessment Survey
If you and your home were impacted by the flood, please fill out this survey. It is not an offer of financial aid, but will help the City assess damage and determine potential eligibility for disaster aid.
If you are cleaning up today, please place items in three different piles by the road for pickup:
1. appliances
2. furniture
3. home materials like insulation, walls, etc.
The City of Brentwood will only pickup items from homes that were damaged from flooding. Brush, metal, and construction waste bins are available at all ten convenience center locations, which you can find here: https://www.williamsoncounty-t...
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