Aug. 13 (UPI) -- 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.

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,

Flash flooding concerns arrived after a storm system intensified and brought heavy rain around 2 p.m. Tuesday. It’s estimated around 2-3 inches fell in some parts of St. Louis within the span of an hour.