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Chattanooga Flooding: Hamilton County Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Crisis

Chattanooga, Tennessee, experienced severe flooding after receiving 6.42 inches of rain, marking its second-wettest day on record. Major roads, including I-24, remain closed, and flash flood warnings are in effect across the Tennessee Valley. Authorities are urging residents to avoid travel, while an evacuation center has been opened at Chris Ramsey Brainerd Recreation Center.