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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 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." ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Texas flooding live updates: Death toll rises to 119, including Camp Mystic children, after flash floods
Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search ...
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.