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Chicago experiences flash floods following Tuesday storms. Here's how to commute safely

Portions of west-central Chicago experienced localized flash flooding on July 8. Find out how to stay safe in flooded areas.

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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 first responders who were busy rescuing people who were stuck in high waters. Whether it's a flood on the road or rushing water, some Chicago area firefighters said their training is everything.

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Chicago flash flooding was a ‘one-in-500-year' event. Here's what that means

Chicago experienced a rare, but not unprecedented, flash flood Tuesday night in what some forecasters described as a "one-in-500-year event."

Flood watch issued for Chicago area until Friday morning

The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, ...

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Chicago flash flood 2025: 5+ inches of rain prompts emergency alerts

Chicago endured one of its torrential rainfall events from September 2023 on, leading to flooded basements.Before 9 p.m., a ...

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Flash flooding in Chicago. How to stay safe in flooded areas

A stationary thunderstorm produced localized flash flooding in west-central Chicago on the evening of July 8. The worst of the flooding occurred west of I-90 and along I-290, where 2-6 inches ...

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