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Severe storms continue in Chicago on Friday, and there is a risk of flash floods. A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport ...
The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, ...
Portions of west-central Chicago experienced localized flash flooding on July 8. Find out how to stay safe in flooded areas.
Rain came down fast and hard Wednesday night in Chicago, creating some hazardous situations not only for drivers, but for ...
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West ...
There were 41 people confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state as of Sunday afternoon. More could be missing.
The National Weather Service is warning of an ongoing threat for flash flooding in the Chicago region through Saturday.
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.
Chicago could see strong storms Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights — with heat building Friday alongside the threat of ...
In parts of Chicago, flash flood alerts rang Tuesday, warning of dangerous conditions as cars were stranded and submerged on ...
The severe weather risk comes as heavy rain pounded Chicago early Friday, leading to multiple crashes, flooded roads and ...
Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...