Dawson Springs is dealing with yet another devastating blow from Mother Nature—this time, a severe flooding event, as the city continues to try to recover from the December 2021 tornado that caused massive destruction.
Mayor Jenny Sewell said the town received an unprecedented amount of rain, receiving over 20 inches of rainfall.
click to download audioAs a result of the rain, she said the river overflowed into Dawson Springs and impacted roads, businesses, and homes.
click to download audioShe also mentioned that Riverside Park, located by the Tradewater River, was affected by the flooding.
Mayor Sewell mentioned that at one point, there was concern about the waters cresting over the top of the dam at Lake Beshear.
click to download audioShe noted that Dawson Springs, along with areas within a two-mile radius and the extended community, has endured three traumatic weather events in the past four and a half years, significantly impacting people’s lives.
click to download audioThe EF-4 tornado on December 10, 2021, with estimated peak winds of 190 mph, tragically claimed the lives of 19 residents of Dawson Springs, including a two-month-old girl.
Although these natural disasters have been challenging, Mayor Sewell requested continued prayers and emphasized the community’s resilience.
click to download audioAccording to Mayor Sewell, if anyone wants to offer assistance after the assessment is complete, they should contact the city clerk.
click to download audioAdditonally, Mayor Sewell stated that FEMA would be evaluating the damages caused by the flooding.
As the floodwaters continue to recede, the Dawson Springs Police Department announced that both lanes of Highway 62 at the Hopkins-Caldwell County line reopened to traffic on Monday, and by Tuesday morning, the roads in the city were open.
