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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.

USA TODAY · 5d

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.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 5d

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 hours.

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Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...

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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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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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