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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 ...
Chicago weather: Flash flood, ‘torrential rain' leaves cars stranded on roads
The quick-falling rain led some parts of Chicago and Cook County to get upwards of five inches of rain in less than three ...
Chicago Flash Flood Map, Update: Month's Worth of Rain Falls in 90 Minutes
More than a month's worth of rain fell on Chicago in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "There were numerous reports of flooded viaducts, several reports ...
Chicago flash flooding prompts water rescues, submerges vehicles, floods basements
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West ...
Clean-up continues after heavy rainfall causes flash flooding on Chicago’s West Side
Clean-up efforts continue after heavy rain fell on Chicago’s West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving ...
How much rain fell in Chicago during flash flooding? The ‘staggeringly high' totals
In parts of Chicago, flash flood alerts rang Tuesday, warning of dangerous conditions as cars were stranded and submerged on ...
What causes flash flooding to happen? An in-depth explainer
Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...
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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 ...