Several Chattanooga area roads closed Thursday afternoon due to flooding, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Department of Transportation. Several roads reopened later Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service in Morristown has also issued a flash flood warning.
Harrison Pike between Forest Road and Benton Drive has reopened after being closed due to downed trees, power lines and a mudslide. Norfolk Southern Railroad is inspecting their right-of-way above the slope failure out of an abundance of caution, according to the release.
Wilcox Boulevard Tunnel remained closed between N. Chamberlain Avenue and Greenwood Road as crews will continue removing large debris Friday morning. Daylight will allow for inspections to ensure the safety and stability of the slope above the west tunnel portal. The closure is expected to last until early Friday afternoon. Please plan an alternative route during Friday morning's commute. Detours are posted.
The following locations have been confirmed open as of 10:30 p.m. Thursday after being closed due to flooding:
* EAST MAIN STREET AT DODDS
* 700 E MAIN STREET AT CENTRAL AVENUE UNDERNEATH RAILROAD BRIDGE
* 4300 BONNY OAKS DRIVE (NEAR MT JOY BAPTIST AND BENTON DRIVE)
* 500 BLOCK E 10TH STREET UNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE
* 500 BLOCK E 11TH STREET UNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE
* 4000 CUMMINGS HIGHWAY AT INTERSTATE 24
* VINE STREET AT HOUSTON STREET
* LONG STREET AT E 17TH STREET
* E 20TH STREET AT WASHINGTON STREET
* E 16TH STREET
* STREET
* PASSENGER STREET
* JOHNSON STREET
* REGGIE WHITE BLVD
* COMPRESS STREET
* WHITEHALL ROAD AT RIVERSIDE
* POLK STREET AT E 17TH
* E 3RD AT WILLOW
* PEERLESS AVE
* SHARP STREET AT N WILLOW
* 5800 BLOCK SHADY HOLLOW ROAD
* N HOLTZCLAW AVENUE AT WILCOX BLVD
* CUMMINGS HIGHWAY AT BROAD STREET (HIGH WATER UNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE)
* S HOLTZCLAW AVE AT E 12TH / GREENWOOD AVE
* N CHAMBERLAIN AT INFANTRY
* OCHS HIGHWAY
Photo courtesy the Chattanooga Fire Department / A tree fell on and damaged a Chattanooga couple's home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in the 1400 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue during a rainstorm.These locations may still have lane closures, obstructions or hazardous conditions as of 10:30 p.m. Thursday:
* ST ELMO AVENUE BETWEEN BROAD STREET AND W 32ND STREET
* CANNON AVE AT E 28TH STREET
* PEEPLES STREET BETWEEN E 10TH ST AND E 11TH STREET
* EVERETT STREET
* W 42ND STREET
* W 38TH STREET AT ALTON PARK BLVD
These are the known flooding locations as of 10:30 p.m., however additional roads may incur flooding as area creek levels rise. Officials urge residents to not go around road barricades even if flooding has subsided. Inspections are required before opening the road or another unseen danger may be present.
You can report flooded locations by dialing the city's 311 Service Center at 423-643-6311 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. After hours or on weekends, residents are asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department's non-emergency number at 423-698-2525.