flash flood, Chicago area
Digest more
Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.
Just 24 hours after heavy rain flooded several homes on Chicago’s West Side, more rain on Saturday afternoon made it difficult for residents to dry out their belongings.
Some families in the southwest suburbs were dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding after severe storms and heavy downpours on Friday.
1hon MSN
Illinois first responders return home after 2 weeks helping recovery at deadly Texas flood sites
There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.
Friday’s heavy rain caused lots of flooding on the city’s Southwest Side and neighboring suburbs, and affected residents want answers.
While some storms will start impacting the region this evening, rainfall is likely to intensify overnight. With humidity remaining at very high levels, any precipitation could quickly turn to torrential rainfall.