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Sunday afternoon Chicago storms cause flooding, leave some roads impassable in west suburbs
The afternoon rain caused problems in particular in the west Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. Some drivers tried their luck in ...
Flood damage assessment survey due Sunday for Chicago residents affected by recent flash flooding
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management (OEMC) is asking residents who received water in their basements during the flash ...
Gage Park residents recovering from extensive flood damage: 'I couldn't believe it'
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th), who represents roughly half of Gage Park, described the flooding as “horrendous” with some residents dealing with more than two feet of water. He's calling for a hearing to ...
Verizon installing 50 flood sensors in Chicago to provide real-time alerts about flash flooding
Only days after intense rain flooded out streets and homes on the South and Southwest sides of Chicago, the city plans to ...
Woman Sees Chicago Home Flooding on Pet Cam, Dog's Reaction Says It All
A dog's nonchalant reaction to her home flooding, caught on a security camera, has left the internet in stitches.
Flood Watches remain in effect for portions of Chicagoland
Rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches in 30 minutes and 3 inches in one hour were expected over the area and officials are ...
Chicago weather: Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cause fires, cut power
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway ...