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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. 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