🌊 Severe Flooding Strikes Polk and Fannin Counties After Storms

Heavy rains from recent storms have caused significant flooding in Polk and Fannin counties, located about an hour east of Chattanooga in Georgia. Chase Bryant Weather documented the impact, showing streets submerged under water and emergency response underway in affected areas.

📍 Flooding Impacts Local Communities

The flooding affected multiple locations across both counties, with images showing streets completely inundated by floodwaters at night. A police vehicle was partially submerged in the rising water, illustrating the severity of conditions that emergency responders faced during the storm event. Streetlights and traffic signals reflected off the water’s surface as crews worked to manage the crisis.

⚠️ What Residents Should Know

Flooding of this magnitude can impact local businesses, infrastructure, and travel routes throughout the region. Residents in Polk and Fannin counties who experienced the storms are encouraged to document damage for insurance purposes and check on neighbors, particularly those in low-lying areas or near waterways. Road closures and water damage may persist in the days following the event.

Chase Bryant Weather continues to monitor severe weather conditions across the Tennessee Valley tri-state area, covering 29 counties in the region. For ongoing weather updates and severe weather alerts, residents can follow their forecasts and community reports.