Chattanooga flooding leaves cars stranded on I-24, forces road closures; videos show chaos

Flooding in Chattanooga, Tennessee has forced road closures. Photos and videos shows vehicles stranded on I-24. Chattanooga Airport recorded 6.42 inches of rain

Updated on: Aug 13, 2025, 08:06:15 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Major flooding is ongoing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with parts of I-24 completely submerged. Photos and videos from the scene show multiple vehicles stranded as floodwaters continue to rise.

Major flooding in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Representational image/ Isaac Rowlett via REUTERS)

"Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life," the NWS said in its Flash Flood Warning bulletin.

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According to the National Weather Service in Morristown, Chattanooga Airport recorded 6.42 inches of rain on Tuesday.

In a post on X, the NWS confirmed, "Chattanooga Airport has recorded 6.42" of rain so far today. This is the second wettest 1-day total in the city's period of record, going back to 1879. The record is 9.49" of rain from T.S. Lee's remnants in September 2011."

Road Closures in Chattanooga

The Chattanooga Police Department has reported the following road closures due to flooding:

Brainerd Road from East Brainerd Road to Germantown Road

East Brainerd Road (SR 320) at Gunbarrel Road

Interstate 24 at McBrien Road

Evacuation and storm shelter

Emergency officials have opened at least one storm shelter to assist residents displaced by flooding.

Open evacuation site: The Chris Ramsey Brainerd Rec Center located at 1010 N. Moore Rd

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Tennessee Flash Flood Warning

A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:45 PM EDT for southwestern Bradley County and southeastern Hamilton County in East Tennessee. As of 8:02 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rainfall from ongoing thunderstorms across the area.

Locations Likely to Experience Flash Flooding:

Chattanooga

Ridgeside

Harrison

South Cleveland

Red Bank

Collegedale

East Brainerd

Ooltewah

East Ridge

Apison

Lookout Mountain

McDonald

Red Clay State Park

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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