HOPKINSVILLE, KY — On April 17, the City of Hopkinsville provided an update on flooding in the Windmill Farms neighborhood, confirming that water levels had finally receded following intervention.
Earlier this week, a pump was installed to manually remove water from the neighborhood off Fort Campbell Boulevard near the Exit 86 ramp.
Since then, approximately 13 million gallons of floodwater have been successfully pumped into a separate watershed, with more to come. This is enough to fill only 19 and a half Olympic-size swimming pools.
“We can say with certainty that water levels are currently dropping,” according to a city statement. A depth stake has been installed at the intersection of Secretariat Way and Cavalcade to track water levels over time.
Pumping continues around the clock until the water is successfully removed. The Hopkinsville Fire Department is conducting routine drive-throughs to ensure the safety of its residents.
Residual highwater
Residents have been unable to safely access the main road leading into and out of the neighborhood for nearly two weeks.
On April 9, Hopkinsville Public Works reported that South Cavalcade Circle at Secretariat Way was one of the only roads in the city still closed due to flooding, while areas of Oak Grove remain severely impacted.
Officials previously explained that the ongoing standing water was caused by a high groundwater table, which is common in karst regions. As a result, they were unable to predict when the water would completely recede without intervention.
“This ongoing effort involves coordination across multiple departments, and we remain committed to seeing it through,” according to a statement from the city. “We appreciate the continued patience and resilience of our community as we work to restore Windmill Farms.”
Throughout this process, the Public Works Department and Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise are assisting with flood cleanup in residential areas, clearing damaged items and flood debris from curbs.
Those affected are encouraged to www.hoptown.org/recoveryresources for assistance with food, shelter, supplies, and clean-up. This weekend, Christian County will host two resource events for those seeking additional in-person assistance.
