Hamilton Co. EMA officials prepare for potential flooding emergencies using AI tools

Hamilton Co. EMA officials prepare for potential flooding emergencies using AI tools

The county uses an AI tool called the Tennessee Flood Plan Predictor to simulate different scenarios.

Is Hamilton County prepared for worst case flash flood disaster?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over 100 people are now confirmed dead from those devastating floods in Central Texas. Some areas saw over 20 inches of rain. Back here at home, many still have fresh memories of the devastation left just to our east by Hurricane Helene. Now we are asking, what is our threat level here in the Tennessee Valley? Once upon a time, downtown Chattanooga had to be raised by 10 feet after a devastating flood in 18-67. Subsequ…