The three local creeks that were being eyed for possible flooding after heavy rains this weekend reached their crests this morning and have since fallen rapidly.
South Chickamauga Creek, which flows through Catoosa County into East Ridge, then drains into the Tennessee River, reached 15.5 feet Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. and has since fallen about two feet. Flood stage is 18 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
West Chickamauga Creek, which intersects with South Chickamauga near Camp Jordan in East Ridge, topped out at 10.7 feet around 9:30 a.m. and has since fallen about a half a foot. Flood stage is 11 feet on the creek.
Lookout Creek, which flows down the mountain, was the only local waterway to reach flood stage, according to Weather Service data. Its highest recorded level was 13 feet around 9 a.m. today. It remained at that height overnight and has since fallen to about 8 feet. Flood stage is 12 feet.
None of the local waterways reached heights that would enter homes or otherwise cause major complications, local authorities have said.
Camp Jordan Parkway in East Ridge was the only road closed, and that closure was brief, said Officer Erik Hopkins, East Ridge police spokesman.
For complete details, see tomorrow’s Chattanooga Times Free Press.