Hickman County Emergency Management - Clinton, Kentucky

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

UPDATE: 8:10 pm - all power restored.

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Original Post

Due to a damaged electrical pole, Kentucky Utilities is going to have to shut off power to about 140 businesses and residences on the North side of Clinton. The broken pole will have to be removed and replaced with a new pole and lines replaced.

The estimated time of restoration is 2 hours, if all goes as planned.

Please avoid the intersection of US Hwy 51 and Depot Street (near Acees) to allow the KU linemen to work safely.

Updates will be made if necessary.

06/03/2026

US Highway 51 North is now open near the Hickman County and Carlisle County line.

Continue to drive slow through this area as contractors and emergency crews remain on scene from State Route 288 in Hickman County to US Highway 80 in Arlington.

Thank you for your patience during this closure!

We appreciate Hickman County Sheriffs Office, Carlisle County Sheriffs Office, Bardwell Police Department, CN Police, and the Kentucky Department of Transportation, especially our Hickman County division and their personnel for all their assistance from the beginning of this incident.

06/03/2026

𝗞𝗬𝗧𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝟭 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟳:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠)

𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲: KY 123 West is CLOSED with high water between mile points 14-16 in the Hailwell Corner area.

𝗞𝗬𝗧𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝟭 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟬:𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗠)

Roads in which water has receded are listed below as 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥.

𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲:
KY 123 is OPEN between mile points 14-16 in the Hailwell Corner area. - 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑

𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: This list only includes state routes. Mile points can be located on the KYTC general highway map at https://maps.kytc.ky.gov/generalhighway/

06/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Train Derailment Recovery Update

CN Railroad and the Hickman County Office of Emergency Management continue to work diligently together, and we are grateful for the unified command that has been established throughout this incident.

At this time, CN contractors are continuing reconstruction efforts on both the railroad track and the railroad bridge. As a result, much of the heavy equipment used by recovery contractors is being demobilized from the area.

As the need for contractors decreases, we are hopeful that U.S. Highway 51 can be reopened at some point today.

We would like to thank the public for their patience during this large-scale incident. We also extend our appreciation to all emergency service partners from Hickman County and across the region, as well as the contractors and CN Railroad personnel who have assisted throughout the response and recovery efforts.

Our staff will continue working alongside CN Railroad officials until all recovery and restoration operations are complete.

End of Release

Justin Jackson
Public Information Officer

Dylan Jewell
Interim Director

Office of Emergency Management
Hickman County

06/02/2026

UPDATE:

GREAT news to report! Tyler Hall has been located in Clarksville and is safe.

Thanks to all who worked to find this child!!

PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

🚨AN AMBER ALERT has been issued on behalf of the Clarksville Police Department for 3-year-old Tyler Hall.

He was last seen on Tuesday in the Aurelia Lynn Drive area of Clarksville.

Tyler weighs about 40 pounds, has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a green dinosaur T-Shirt, green shorts, and gray socks.

If you have seen Tyler, call TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or Clarksville PD at 931-648-0656.

06/02/2026

After spending the night responding to the train derailment, several of our responders and volunteers still made time this evening for CPR and First Aid recertification training.

Representatives from Hickman County Fire Rescue, Clinton Fire Department, Columbus Fire Department, and Hickman County Emergency Management were all in attendance.

A special thank you to Clinton-Hickman County EMS for providing the training.

Dedication doesn’t stop when the emergency is over. We’re thankful for the men and women who continue to give their time to serve and protect our community.

While this group of personnel trained another group remained on scene of the derailment.

06/01/2026

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟲:𝟰𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.) – U.S. 51 is again blocked near the Hickman-Carlisle County line. This is between KY 288 in Hickman County and KY 80 in Carlisle County, at Arlington.

Equipment is being moved to the train derailment site today to support cleanup and recovery efforts.

Please seek alternate routes.

06/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Update on Train Derailment Near the Hickman County–Carlisle County Line

HICKMAN COUNTY, KY — At approximately 10:16 p.m. on May 31, Hickman County Emergency Management was notified of a possible train derailment involving a CN Railroad train near Peery Road along the Hickman County–Carlisle County line.

Initial assessments by responding agencies have confirmed that approximately 30 railcars and two locomotives, derailed at the incident site. The train was transporting a mixed freight load consisting of aggregate materials, automotive-related cargo, and various non-hazardous chemical products.

During the initial response, two railcars were identified as potential hazardous materials concerns. Following further assessment by hazardous materials specialists and railroad officials, it has been determined that these railcars do not pose a threat to public safety at this time.

As a result, the shelter-in-place advisory previously issued for residents located near the rail corridor in northern Hickman County has been lifted.

Emergency personnel remain on scene and continue to coordinate with CN Railroad representatives as recovery and remediation operations progress. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The derailment site is located in a heavily wooded area beyond the end of Peery Road, creating significant access challenges for emergency responders and recovery crews. To ensure public safety and allow uninterrupted response operations, Peery Road remains closed until further notice. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

In addition, Highway 51 North between KY 288 and KY 80 in Arlington continues to be impacted by response activities. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to utilize alternate routes when possible.

Hickman County Emergency Management extends its appreciation to the many agencies assisting with the response, including:

* Hickman County Sheriff’s Office
* Hickman County Fire Rescue
* Hickman County Dispatch
* Clinton Fire Department
* Columbus Fire Department
* Clinton-Hickman County EMS
* Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office
* Carlisle County Emergency Management
* Region 1 Hazardous Materials Response Team
* Kentucky Department of Transportation
* Kentucky Emergency Management
* McCracken County Emergency Management

Hickman County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide additional information as it becomes available.

End of Press Release

Justin D. Jackson, Public Information Officer

Dylan Jewell, Director