Motorists commute to work on Highway 27 as steady rains hit the Chattanooga area today.Since 4 p.m. Tuesday, the Chattanooga has received 2.18 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service, forcing at least one area creek into flood stage.
One of the most swollen creeks in the area this morning is Lookout Creek in Dade County, which went over flood stage at 8:45 a.m.
Emergency officials said they have closed Sells Lane around the creek in the Piney community.
A 911 dispatcher said she expects to have to close several more road closings as the creek rise.
The U.S. Geological Survey meters on Lookout Creek near New England was at 13 feet around 9:30 a.m. Flood stage at the meter is 12 feet. Forecasts call for the creek to crest at 15 feet later today.