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After flash floods strike Chicago, first responders emphasize safety in high water
Rain came down fast and hard Wednesday night in Chicago, creating some hazardous situations not only for drivers, but for ...
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Flash Flood Hits Chicago, Localized Storm Dumps 5 Inches of Rain in 2 Hours on City’s West Side
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday night for Chicago and Cicero and the situation ...
Is the US seeing worse flooding this summer? Here’s what’s happening
Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding has surged into the spotlight in the last week with record-breaking flood events occurring nearly back-to-back across the country. Here’s ...
Flash flood in Chicago saw more than 4 inches of rain fall in less than 90 minutes on West Side
A Chicago flash flood warning went out Tuesday night as the city experienced some of its heaviest rain since 2023. More than 4 inches fell in less than 90 minutes on the West Side.
Flood watch for Cook, collar counties ahead of overnight thunderstorms
Chicago was under a flood watch Thursday night in anticipation of thunderstorms expected to move through the city, according to the National Weather Service.
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Chicago Engulfed by Flash Floods: Torrential Rains Submerge Roads, Prompt Water Rescues Across the City
Torrential rains in Chicago caused widespread flooding, road submersion, and water rescues, with over five inches falling in ...
'Everything's destroyed': Heavy rainfall Tuesday night floods basements, strands drivers on Chicago's West Side
Heavy rainfall fell on Chicago's West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving some drivers flooded out in ...
Texas flooding live updates: Death toll rises to 119, including Camp Mystic children, after flash floods
Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search ...