Heavy rains force road closings in the Chattanooga region

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The recent heavy rains led to flood conditions in the Chattanooga region Friday, closing several area roads.

According to Hamilton County's 911 website, these roads were closed Friday:

* Grubb Road/Old Hixson Pike

* 1400 Lower Mill Road

* 1100 Lower Mill Road

* 800 Boy Scout Road

* Roberts Mill Road/Levi Road

* 2700 Cannon Avenue

As of 2 a.m. Saturday, the 911 website wasn't listing any road closures.

Drivers should still remain cautious while driving Saturday morning. Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwater, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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