Memphis streets, motorists impacted by flooding
Dec 28, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- The Memphis Police Department says several streets and intersections were impacted by flooding during Saturday's storms.
According to MPD, the Emergency Communications Bureau took hundreds of calls about flooding on streets, the interstate, and even homes. Some of the streets affected included:
Jackson Avenue and Macon Road
Walnut Grove and Poplar Avenue
Central Avenue and Lombardy Place
E Parkway South
Union Avenue
Summer Avenue and North Highland Street
Central Avenue and South Hollywood Street
Gordon Street and Macon Road
Waring Road and Charleswood Avenue
Goodlett Street and Poplar Avenue
Goodlett Street and Walnut Grove
Perkins Avenue and Walnut Grove
Getwell Road and Elliston Road
Portiosn of East Mallory Avenue
1736 Prescott
3891 Barron Ave
Lamar Ave and Old Getwell Road
1273 Winchester, east bound
East Brooks and Fontaine Road
East Brooks and Winbrook Drive
West Raines and Third Street
Millbranch Road and Winchester Road
I-55 west near McLemore was also briefly closed due to flooding. Memphis Police say motorists stalled and were trapped in the area.
MPD says the Memphis Fire Department made several water rescues during Saturday's downpour.
According to MPD, officers are assisting with traffic at Jackson Avenue and Macon Road, Walnut Grove and Poplar Avenue, Central Street and Lombardy Place, East Parkway South, and on Union Avenue.