Houston flash flooding strands drivers, floods homes
Drivers had to be rescued from washed-out roads and residents are cleaning up their homes after Houston flash flooding over the weekend.
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Drivers had to be rescued from washed-out roads and residents are cleaning up their homes after Houston flash flooding over the weekend.
Flash flooding has been reported in Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana as storms with heavy rainfall moved through the Chicago area Wednesday.
Most of the Chicago area is under a Flood Watch as lines of strong storms bring rainfall of 1 to 2 inches to the area. Some areas south could see 3 to 5 inches of rain. Flash flooding is a strong concern .
Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side and in the southwest suburbs.
Flash flooding drowned streets and snarled traffic on Chicago's South Side amid sudden storms Friday afternoon.
A round of storms bringing heavy rainfall prompted a flash flood warning in the Chicago area. Another round of storms tonight could exacerbate flooding problems.
New York and New Jersey flooding shut down the NYC subway system, closed roads, and delayed and canceled flights as heavy rains swept across the Northeast Monday night.
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Whether it's on the road or on the water, some Chicago area firefighters said their training is everything.
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a live update on the dangerous storms soaking downtown Chicago and the West Side, prompting a Flash Flood Warning.
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings as Chicago and surrounding areas see heavy storms Tuesday afternoon. The NWS earlier issued a tornado warning for Cook County, which has since expired.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, March 24, 2024.
A flash flood warning has been issued in parts of Will and Grundy counties – and the rain falling Thursday night was exacerbating the situation. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, and Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the forecast for what to expect.
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Chicago, Cicero, and Oak Lawn until 1:30 p.m.
The Riverwalk from Lake Street to State Street was closed due to flooding.
Torrential downpours wreaked havoc across the area on Sunday, closing expressways, flooding basements, and upending the first-ever NASCAR Street Race downtown.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Cook County until 3:15 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for DuPage, and Will counties until 1 p.m. Cook County was also issued a Flash Flood Warning until 3:15 p.m.
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Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
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