The mayor of Hamilton County, Tenn., declared a state of emergency as rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes.

I-24 submerged under water between Moore and McBrien Roads Tuesday evening. It has since reopened. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over a half foot of rain fell across portions of the Chattanooga metropolitan area,

Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Chattanooga and surrounding areas Tuesday that has inundated roads, triggered an emergency declaration and sent rescue workers scrambling as they try to rescue stranded residents.