Flooding problems continue in Sevier County

Two weeks after heavy and historic rain hit East Tennessee, flooding remained in the New Center area of Sevier County.

Water was still standing and it looked like a neighborhood pond on Cummings Chapel Court. Neighbors said it used to be a grassy field.

"It's just an open grass field. Kids usually ride their four-wheeler through it," said Dustin Mustaing. "It came up most of the way on that house and subdivision. It was almost up to the vinyl siding."

After living in the home for 15 years, Mustaing said it was the most flooding he's seen. Even after days of slowly receding, the water was still below an air conditioning unit.

Sevier county collected damage reports. The emergency management director said problems were widespread through the county.

"It's a combination of residences have been damaged, they have wash out on the driveways, roads have been damaged, downed power lines and downed trees as well," said director Joe Ayers.

Cross Over Road remained closed Friday, March 8. Even though water receded in some places, it was still running into a building along Cross Over Road.

"It's not too far from my house, if it comes up to much more I may have something to worry about too," said Mustaing.

The county estimated damage still at the $10 million mark in Sevier County.