Flash Flood Warning Issued for Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties in Georgia
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties in Georgia.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 12:35 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential Impact
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Boynton, Indian Springs, Graysville, Lakeview, Fairview, Chattanooga Valley and Wildwood
Areas Affected
The warning covers Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties in Georgia.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
