US EditionHistoric Floods Hit Chattanooga Again. Here's How Aug. 12 Floods Compare to 1867 Disaster
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp declared emergency as over 100 water rescue calls were made and 6.5 inches of rain fell, marking Chattanooga’s second-wettest day on record.
- Chattanooga experienced historic flash floods overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, Aug. 12-13, after receiving 6.42 inches of rain, the second-wettest single day since 1879.
- Heavy storms tracked the region, causing local creeks and tributaries to overflow and shut down Interstate 24 temporarily, prompting a state of emergency declared by Hamilton County Mayor Weston on Aug. 12.
- Flash flooding led to multiple deaths, including a family of two adults and a child killed when a large tree fell on their SUV, with rescue efforts involving K-9 units and drone support amid rising floodwaters and debris.
- Chief Terry Knowles reported that emergency teams received close to 100 calls related to water emergencies across the county and described the flooded I-24 as resembling a body of water rather than a highway.
- Flood victims in Chattanooga need urgent donations of cleaning supplies, clothing, nonperishable food, and bedding, with drop-off locations open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including Boneyard and Oddstory Central.
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