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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central and Southern Plains; Flooding Potential in the Pacific Northwest, Kansas, and Florida

Severe thunderstorms are possible in portions of the central and southern Plains, and there is potential for flooding across Kansas. In the Pacific Northwest and northern California, there is potential for isolated flash flooding from thunderstorms near burn scars and sensitive terrain. Showers and heavy rain will persist in the Florida Peninsula through midweek. Read More >

 

Pictures of the South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga, Tennessee



Various views of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow.

 

 

View of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow View of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow View of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow View of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow View of Spring Creek in East Ridge, TN in normal flow

 

 


Spring Creek crested and starting to fall.

 

 

Image of Spring Creek crested and starting to fall Image of Spring Creek crested and starting to fall

After a flood. The city of East Ridge prevented further serious flood damage by preventing building on the lots to the right. This is now a floodway.
Image of after a flood

West Chickamauga Creek near Interstate 75 in East Ridge, TN. This river backs up from flooding on South Chickamauga Creek and can reach a width of 1/2 mile in spots.
Image of West Chickamauga Creek near Interstate 75 in East Ridge, TN