Ringgold Floods Demand Long-Term Fixes | Chattanooga News

Ringgold’s flood woes are getting worse, with some areas hit multiple times in six months—last Friday’s five-inch downpour sent storage sheds floating down the road. The aging, piecemeal stormwater system, built as far back as the 1890s and situated in a natural drainage basin, is to blame. Officials are calling for a $1.3 million overhaul, but it’ll take years to fund and complete. State leaders warn there’s no overnight fix—and this disaster was preventable with better long-term planning. In the meantime, the mayor’s rallying the community for short-term relief while pushing for lasting solutions, echoing Ringgold’s resilient spirit forged after the 2011 tornado. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/652532842c6dd3ac