🌱 Flash Flooding And Road Closures + Chattanooga Paddlefest

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A sudden storm yesterday caused flash flooding and road closures in Hamilton County. The National Weather Service reports that between one-and-a-half and three inches of rain hit the region. Click the following link for a full list of road closures and openings. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Outdoor Chattanooga is hosting Chattanooga Paddlefest on Aug. 27. The free community paddle event will be on Chattanooga's waterfront between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Rentals will be available through local outfitters for $35. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Hamilton County teens returned to school on Wednesday. The 2022-2023 school year is shadowed by school shootings that occurred the previous school year. According to LaDarious Price, Cempa Community Care's community outreach administrator, it is vital to show the students that the community supports their decision to be educated. The first day of school sets the tone for the whole school year. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Passenger Vehicle For Hire Board At The City Of Chattanooga (3:30 PM)
• Full Moon Kayak Tour! At Chickamauga Lake (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Outdoor Chattanooga will be hosting Adult Archery: Aim your Game! on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The event will be at Outdoor Chattanooga between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (Outdoor Chattanooga)
• Are you searching for your next meeting venue in Chattanooga? Look no further. Visit Chattanooga has created an extensive list of the best meeting facilities in the city. Click to take a look. (Visit Chattanooga)
• The Chattanooga Zoo is now offering giraffe feedings. They are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays they are also offered at 2:00 p.m. (Chattanooga Zoo)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.