Thunderstorms, flash flooding trigger water rescues in eastern Tennessee

Over 6 inches of rain fell in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Tuesday, the city's second-wettest day on record after thunderstorms dropped heavy rain ahead of a cold-front that moved through the region. The mayor of Hamilton County, Tennessee declared a State of Emergency as emergency workers conducted water rescues and floodwaters inundated dozens of roads. A Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk extends from northern New England all the way to the Gulf Coast for Wednesday. A higher Level 2 out of 4 risk is in place once again for the western North Carolina and far eastern Tennessee.