FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. - Widespread flash flooding has been reported in Catoosa and Walker counties in northwest Georgia. The flooding also closed a portion of Interstate 24 in Chattanooga causing a massive traffic backup into Georgia. SEE ALSO: Storms, heavy rain, and flooding across metro Atlanta | The latest weather reports

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.

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