Updated with additional details.

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Federal disaster assistance has been approved for Clarksville and Montgomery County residents whose homes were damaged in the April floods.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced Friday afternoon that Clarksville is included in a Federal Disaster Assistance declaration for damage in the April 2-6 event. The declaration is for all of Montgomery County, so it includes Farmington Estates as well. Those eligible may receive up to $43,600 for help with rental assistance, home repair and personal property replacement, in addition to other uninsured or underinsured disaster losses.

“I received confirmation through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) that our city has been approved for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Disaster Relief funding to help with recovery efforts, after severe flooding experienced in some of our neighborhoods that resulted from heavy rains in April 2025,” Pitts said in a statement.

“I wish to take this opportunity to publicly thank all individuals at the federal and state levels who have been instrumental in helping our city procure these very desperately-needed Disaster Relief funds,” he said. Pitts also thanked several individuals representing the City of Clarksville, and local nonprofits for their efforts in securing the funds.

“We want all Clarksville residents – and especially those who have been directly affected by flooding in this unusual year of weather extremes and excessive rainfall – to know that we stand with them until every single one of them has received the help they need,” Pitts said. “We hope that today’s announcement serves as further proof of that commitment.

“We are continuing to work hard on both short-term, and long-term solutions for flood relief and mitigation,” he said.

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden also praised the move.

“Many of our residents are still picking up the pieces after these devastating storms,” Golden said. “We’re grateful for the federal support – this individual assistance will help speed up the recovery process and provide some much-needed relief to our local families.”

Council members thank FEMA

Two City Council members had wards that were particularly affected by the floods: Deanna McLaughlin of Ward 2 (which includes Elberta Drive, Donna Drive and Kirby Drive) and Keri Lovato of Ward 12 (which includes the Woodstock subdivision).

In reaction to Friday’s announcement, McLaughlin said, “We are grateful to Governor Lee, President Trump, and FEMA for recognizing the serious impact April’s flooding had on families across Clarksville-Montgomery County.

“This recognition would not have been possible without the hard work and coordination of our City of Clarksville department leaders. Some homeowners in our city have suffered substantial flood damage to their homes three times between May 2024 and April 2025. The approval of this Individual Assistance will bring much-needed relief to our residents as they continue to recover and rebuild. This support is a critical step forward, and we strongly encourage those affected to apply for assistance as soon as possible,” McLaughlin said.

Lovato conveyed her appreciation as well. “This storm took a heavy toll on our families — damaging homes, displacing loved ones, and shaking our sense of security. This support will go a long way in helping our neighbors recover and rebuild. Thank you for standing with us during this time of need,” she said.

How to apply for assistance

Individuals in Montgomery County can apply now for direct assistance through FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program online anytime or by phone at 1-800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Multilingual operators are available. The deadline for IA applications is Aug. 19, 2025.

Those eligible for FEMA’s IA program may receive help with rental assistance, home repair and personal property replacement, in addition to other uninsured or underinsured disaster losses.

The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with state and federal partners to host in-person assistance appointments. All impacted residents are strongly encouraged to attend an in-person appointment. The location and times will be shared with the public soon.

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