Deadly flooding has left a trail of destruction across parts of Tennessee and northern Georgia, claiming at least four lives and forcing dozens from their homes.In Tennessee, officials say the swift response of rescue teams prevented an even greater tragedy.

There have been four confirmed fatalities from Tuesday's storms, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Chattanooga Fire Department.

At least four people have died after heavy rains and flash flooding in Tennessee on Tuesday, officials said. A family of two adults and one child died when a tree fell on their car on Wednesday morning as a result of the storms in East Ridge,