Severe storms continue in Chicago on Friday, and there is a risk of flash floods. Following a few heavy downpours Friday ...

The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, ...

Portions of west-central Chicago experienced localized flash flooding on July 8. Find out how to stay safe in flooded areas.

Rain came down fast and hard Wednesday night in Chicago, creating some hazardous situations not only for drivers, but for ...

Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West ...

An outflow boundary surging northward into the city from earlier storms south of Interstate 80 led to one lone thunderstorm ...

The National Weather Service is warning of an ongoing threat for flash flooding in the Chicago region through Saturday.

Another night of potentially dangerous storms is possible in the Chicago area Friday as the threat for severe weather ...

In parts of Chicago, flash flood alerts rang Tuesday, warning of dangerous conditions as cars were stranded and submerged on ...

Damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and torrential rain are possible with a string of storms approaching Chicagoland ...

Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...