Flood threat for Chicago area amid downpours on Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms on Saturday are prompting flooding threats for the Chicago area.
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Rain and thunderstorms on Saturday are prompting flooding threats for the Chicago area.
Most of the Chicago area is under a flooding threat. High water levels along Kankakee River are causing concern amid heavy downpours.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker toured storm damage in Chicago's south suburbs Friday after he signed a bill authorizing local home equity assurance programs to help homeowners who suffered flood damage.
A Flood Watch has been issued for the Chicago area, with flash flooding possible in several south and southwest counties as more storms bring torrential ran Friday night into Saturday.
Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott says he talked with representatives from NIPSCO, who said it could take through the weekend to restore power.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday said he expects to declare a statewide emergency following severe storms that caused widespread wind damage in northwest Indiana and significant flooding in central parts of the state.
Severe storms are hitting Aurora, Illinois, with heavy rain causing flooding and damaging winds.
Chicagoans were likely awoken by thunderclaps as loud and intense as explosions overnight Sunday into Monday — and another round of heavy rain with flooded roads and downed trees came along with it.
A tree came down on some cars on Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville, and it was not clear whether wind or lightning was to blame. Meanwhile, more severe weather is expected later Monday. Darius Johnson reports.
Darius Johnson is in the Mobile Weather Lab surveying floods and damage from the storms Sunday night into Monday morning.
Darius Johnson is live on Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville, where a large portion of a tree came down on multiple cars during storms overnight Sunday into Monday.
The overnight storms followed less than 12 hours after another round of storms likewise caused flooding and other damage around the Chicago area. Kris Habermehl has his eye on the roads, and Darius Johnson is in the Mobile Weather Lab.
A Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch are in place for most of the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Sunday night and into Monday morning.
Trapped cars, washed out streets -- widespread flooding was reported across Chicago and the suburbs Sunday after the first round of severe storms, with more expected overnight.
The first round of storms left streets and parking lots flooded, and some remained flooded after the first round moved on. Sara Machi reports.
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Most of the Chicago area is under a flooding threat. High water levels along Kankakee River are causing concern amid heavy downpours.
One person died and another was injured after a serious crash on I-55 in early Saturday morning.
A NIPSCO utility vehicle was hit by gunfire Friday night. No injuries were reported, the city said.
Overnight rain and thunderstorms on Saturday are prompting flooding threats for the Chicago area.
The 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show has been delayed due to heavy rain in the Chicago area on Saturday.
One person died and another was injured after a serious crash on I-55 in early Saturday morning.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
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