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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 ...
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July Fourth flood
More than 170 people are still believed to be missing a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.
Chicago Flash Flood Map, Update: Month's Worth of Rain Falls in 90 Minutes
More than a month's worth of rain fell on Chicago in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "There were numerous reports of flooded viaducts, several reports ...
Chicago flash flooding prompts water rescues, submerges vehicles, floods basements
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West ...
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 ...
'Everything's destroyed': Heavy rainfall Tuesday night floods basements, strands drivers on Chicago's West Side
Heavy rainfall fell on Chicago's West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving some drivers flooded out in ...
What causes flash flooding to happen? An in-depth explainer
Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...
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 ...