Sunday night storms damage utility pole near Dalton Mall, some roads closed through Monday morning

Walnut Avenue is closed between Lester Avenue and Airport Road near the Dalton Mall due to storm damage to a large utility pole, according to a news release sent before midnight Sunday.  

Dalton police state Walnut Avenue will remain closed near the mall through the morning commute so drivers should plan alternate routes.
There was a threat of tornadoes in southeast Tennessee and North Georgia Sunday night in Grundy, Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee. There was also a threat of tornadoes in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Chattooga, Gordon and Gilmer counties in Georgia and Jackson and DeKalb counties in Alabama, according to our news partner WRCB.

Dalton Police: Walnut Avenue closed until Monday morning due to storm damage 

DALTON, Ga. — Dalton Police Department says Walnut Avenue is closed between Lester Avenue and Airport Road near the Dalton Mall due to storm damage to a large utility pole. Officials say the pole is unstable and needs to be replaced.
Dalton Police expect Walnut Avenue to remain closed near the mall through the morning commute so drivers should plan alternate routes.

Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Tennessee Valley Sunday Night

Updated 1:23am
Danielle Moss reports from Shallowford Rd near Peterson Dr.

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Storms caused damage across much of the Tennessee Valley Sunday night. Multiple tornado warnings were also issued during the evening as the storms moved over the area. One tornado warning tracked from east Chattanooga area towards Ooltewah and Cleveland.
News 12 Now’s Angela Moryan provided this Facebook live coverage from the East Brainerd area showcasing the damage in the area.
The Electric Power Board also reported power outages across much of the area, especially the East Chattanooga Area.
Storm damage was also reported in the Dalton, Georgia area after a tornado warning was issued in that area. Dalton police said that Walnut Avenue is closed between Lester Avenue and Airport Road near the Dalton Mall.
Flash flooding remains to be a concern across much of the Tennessee Valley.