Flooding at Chattanooga Memorial Park
photo by M.A. Locke
Flooding at Standifer Gap
photo by Kevin Richardson
photo by Kevin Richardson
photo by Kevin Richardson
Veteran's Memorial Park of Collegedale
photo by Kevin Richardson
photo by Chattanooga Fire Department
photo by Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga Fire crews were out across the city for hours Tuesday night, rescuing motorists trapped in vehicles and assisting residents stuck in their homes.
There were swift water rescue personnel on McCutcheon and Hickory Valley for people trapped in cars. CFD personnel will continue responding to calls until the water recedes, officials said.
There are no injuries to report at this time.
The Brainerd Recreation Center at 1010 N Moore Road, was opened as a shelter for anyone impacted. The CFD command post was also operating out of that location.
Interstate-24 between Belvoir and Spring Creek was initially shut down in both directions due to the flooding. Later, the freeway reopened.
Officials said, "Please stay off the roads. Don’t drive through flooded areas. It will only add to the workload when you get stuck."
The Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center was activated for coordinated response efforts.