WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WZTV) — With more rain expected across Middle Tennessee, the City of White House is taking action to prevent further flooding. Mayor John Corbitt has issued a stop-work order on all construction sites, citing concerns over stormwater drainage and the impact of rapid development on local infrastructure.

Heavy rainfall last week caused significant flooding in the area, forcing White House High School to close on Friday and leaving several homes with water damage. In response, city crews were seen Monday clearing storm drains in problem areas, preparing for more potential flooding.

“I didn’t sleep much last night because I saw the weather forecast, and I’m worried about my home and everybody else’s home in the city of White House,” said Mayor Corbitt.

The mayor said some construction projects may resume soon, but others will remain on hold until long-standing drainage issues are resolved.

Many residents have voiced frustration, blaming increased development for worsening flood conditions.

Roger Banker, a White House homeowner, said he has personally experienced flooding issues caused by the city’s rapid expansion.

“Does it concern you how fast the city is growing? Yeah, very muchdevelopments are popping up but infrastructure and the roads aren’t getting better,” Banker said.

Banker also pointed to Calista Road as one of the worst-affected areas. “I heard Calista Road is like one of the worst. Yeah, I wouldn’t even go down that way.”

Other areas affected include the Dorris Farms neighborhood where Arian Walker shared this photo

Mayor Corbitt campaigned on limiting new residential developments, but for projects that have already been approved, he says there is little the city can do beyond working with developers to mitigate flooding risks.

“Just work with our public worksand fix some of those issues and we will get you back to work as soon as we can,” Corbitt said.

The stop-work order remains in place, and FOX 17 News reached out to several developers for comment, but they were unable to respond at this time.

For now, the only construction activities allowed are repairs to stormwater control measures and stabilization of dirt to prevent further runoff issues.

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