East Fork Poplar Creek is flooded near South Illinois Avenue as heavy rain falls continuously on Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Heavy, continuous rain on Tuesday caused flooding on roadways and high waters in creeks.
Coal Yard Road in east Oak Ridge is closed due to flooding, the City of Oak Ridge said.
Water pooled on other roads was causing large puddles, and some drivers were driving around that water.
The Oak Ridge Public Works Department encouraged drivers to slow down and watch for water as minor flooding was reported in Oak Ridge.
“Heavy, continuous rain has created hazardous driving conditions,” the City of Oak Ridge said. [Read more…]
