5 killed, 7 missing in West Virginia flooding
Multiple homes and buildings were destroyed, and the force of the water sent cars flying.
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Multiple homes and buildings were destroyed, and the force of the water sent cars flying.
The National Weather Service says five to seven inches of rain fell in just three hours, more than most urban drainage systems can handle.
There is the possibility of some ponding and flooding on low-lying roads as waves of steady rain come through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The West Pullman playground can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won’t flood homes or streets in the community. Tara Molina reports.
Heavy rain began overnight and could raise the risk of flooding in the Chicago area, and a round of thunderstorms is possible Thursday afternoon.
People living in Chatham deal with more flooding than anyone else in Chicago.
The Water On My Block app can help people in Chatham report and respond to flooding in real time. Tara Molina reports.
The "Water On My Block" app was developed by researchers at the University of Chicago is connecting the Chatham community to warn and report about flooding in real time. Tara Molina reports.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the south, the worst of the weather isn't over yet.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the South, the worst of the weather isn’t over yet. More severe weather is expected through Sunday morning.
Heavy downpours caused flooding in the south suburbs and the South Side of Chicago Wednesday, stranding some drivers who stalled out on the washed-out roads.
The Dolton Fire Department had to step in and rescue some drivers. Jermont Terry reports.
Jermont Terry talked with one woman who had to be rescued by the fire department in Dolton after a road was left flooded, while Sabrina Franza has an update from the Mobile Weather Lab on I-57 near Kankakee.
Heavy downpours caused flooding in the south suburbs and the South Side of Chicago Wednesday, stranding some drivers who stalled out on the washed-out roads.
On Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, video showed millions of gallons of water flooding out streets and creating icy yards.
Some residents are unhappy with how the village responded to the disaster — and said as much at a village meeting Tuesday night. Jermont Terry reports.
One neighbor who suffered losses said he had to pay $7,200 out of his own pockets for remediation after his basement was completely inundated. Shardaa Gray reports.
The huge mess has also left some homes with flooded basements and potentially dangerous conditions for people who live nearby.
Thousands of residents are left without running water, and those who have it are under a boil order after a water main break early Friday morning.
Many areas got more than an inch of rain by Friday afternoon, and water management crews were keeping a close eye on levels at area stormwater storage systems.
Authorities say emergency services are struggling to reach some areas because of collapsed roads.
At least 158 people have died after a year's worth of rain fell in eight hours in parts of the Valencia region, leaving streets filled with debris and mud.
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
A new video shows deadly flash floods forcing some people to find shelter in an IKEA store.
