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Flash flood, 'torrential rain' leaves cars stranded on roads

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.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 2d

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.

Hoodline · 1d

Chicago Engulfed by Flash Floods: Torrential Rains Submerge Roads, Prompt Water Rescues Across the City

Torrential rains in Chicago caused widespread flooding, road submersion, and water rescues, with over five inches falling in some areas.

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Chicago Sun-Times · 7h

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, according to the National Weather Service.

WREX · 11h

Flash flood threat through tonight, again Friday night

Repeated rounds of torrential downpours are creating an enhanced flooding threat tonight and again on Friday with additional threats for damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes with severe evening storms.

CBS News · 6h

More storms, flash flood risk for Chicago overnight Thursday into Friday

Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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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Flash Flood Hits Chicago, Localized Storm Dumps 5 Inches of Rain in 2 Hours on City’s West Side

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday night for Chicago and Cicero and the situation ...

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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 ...

Flood watch for Cook, collar counties ahead of overnight thunderstorms

Chicago was under a flood watch Thursday night in anticipation of thunderstorms expected to move through the city, according to the National Weather Service.

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 ...

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Three people missing following flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico

Destructive flash floods hit New Mexico and Chicago on Tuesday, prompting water rescues. Here’s where they may hit next.

Texas officials give few answers to growing questions about response to deadly floods

Kerr County officials say they are still focused mainly on the search for survivors with hundreds still missing and weren’t ...

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Flash flood warning issued in Boston as heavy rain pounds city

A "considerable" flash flood warning has been issued in Boston as heavy, life-threatening rain pounds the city and areas to ...

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