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Flood damage assessment survey due Sunday for Chicago residents affected by recent flash flooding

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management (OEMC) is asking residents who received water in their basements during the flash ...

Chicago residents should report any flash flooding from rain over last week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are being asked to report any flooding from rain over the last week. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said Wednesday that residents who ...

Chicago weather: Storms hit far SW suburbs; flash flood warning in NW Indiana

Hours after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the region's highest volcano began erupting.

Flash flooding in south suburbs, Indiana as storms bring heavy rain to Chicago area and break heat

Flash flooding has been reported in Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana as storms with heavy rainfall moved through the ...

Extreme rain events are becoming more common in the Chicago area as the climate warms

Extreme rainfall events in Chicago, including two observed this summer, are becoming more common as the climate warms.

Flood Advisory issued areas south of Chicago

Rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches in 30 minutes and 3 inches in one hour were expected over the area and officials are concerned that creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.