Strong Storm In Chattanooga Leaves Many Road Hazards, Some Flooding

  • Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tree down on Aquarium Way just up from the Aquarium
Tree down on Aquarium Way just up from the Aquarium

A strong storm that passed through Chattanooga at mid-afternoon on Thursday left behind a number of road hazards, including downed wires.

 

There were also some areas of flooding.

 

The following locations may be closed or have limited access while emergency crews clear the right-of-way:

  • 1970 Cummings Highway (wires down)
  • Cummings Highway at Browns Ferry Road (hazard)
  • 600 Market Street (hazard)
  • 900 Market Street (hazard)
  • Market Street at W Aquarium Way (hazard)
  • HWY 153 at Dupont Parkway (hazard)
  • 519 Cherokee Blvd (wires down)
  • 700 E 11th Street (hazard)
  • W 6th Street at Chestnut Street (hazard)
  • 3500 Broad Street (hazard)
  • 550 Houston Street (flooding)
  • N Orchard Knob Ave at Jackson Street (wires down)
  • 7500 Middle Valley Road (Hamilton County-wires down)
  • More areas may be affected not listed here as severe weather moves through
  • Obey any instructions from law enforcement, flaggers, or traffic control devices in these areas. 
Please report flooded locations or trees down by dialing the city's 311 Service Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday at 423-643-6311; Or if after hours/weekends, the Chattanooga Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 423-698-2525
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