The following message was sent to UTC students, faculty and staff at 5 a.m.
UTC Community:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch until Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Rain showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could lead to instances of localized flash flooding today.
The Department of Public Safety is actively monitoring conditions with City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and State of Tennessee first-responder agencies.
For more information or to view current weather conditions, visit weather.gov.
Operation Move In
Operation Move In will operate on schedule.
Personal Safety
Please be weather-aware and take appropriate precautions during this inclement weather. Avoid flooded areas, both on foot and in vehicles. Remember “turn around, don’t drown”.
- Faculty members who are unable to make it to campus safely due to local road conditions should work with their Department Head/School Director as described by the UTC Faculty Handbook.
- Staff members who are unable to make it to campus safely due to local road conditions should contact their supervisor.
Updates
Additional updates will be shared via the UTC-ALERT system. For more information on the UTC-ALERT system, visit utc.edu/UTC-ALERT.
