CHICAGO FLOODING

While there were only a handful of severe thunderstorms across the Chicago area on Wednesday night, several locations reported storm damage, and a series of flash flood warnings have been issued after several inches of rain fell across the region.

Several vehicles were stuck Tuesday after viaducts flooded in Chicago, and NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has more on the story.

Two southwestern suburban roads will be closed until further notice due to flooding, as heavy rains have continuously soaked the area for nearly a week. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 135th Street will be closed between Harlem Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights. Officials also say that 143rd Street will be closed between Wolf Road and Creek…

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As more rain looms in the forecast, officials are offering tips to prevent flooding in your homes. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has more.

After a weekend of intense storms, widespread flooding and many basements inundated with water, Chicago city officials are urging preparation ahead of another round of rain. In the last four days alone, some spots have seen more than 6 inches of rainfall, complicating issues for drivers and homeowners across the region. Rich Guidice, executive director of the city’s Office of…

After intense rain brought heavy flooding to the region this weekend, several homeowners spent Sunday trying to save what they could from their basements. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

Flood warnings remain in effect in several communities across Illinois and Indiana after torrential rains in recent days, and more rain could be on the way to the area in the days ahead.

Saturday’s heavy rainfall caused flash flooding throughout the Chicago area, wreaking havoc with traffic and causing basement flooding in some locations. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria has more details.

A series of powerful storms slammed the Chicago area Saturday, bringing fierce winds and major flooding that resulted in a number of street closures throughout the region.

Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive experienced significant rain after heavy rain plummeted the region.

A portion of the Eisenhower Expressway and a number of streets in the Chicago area were closed Saturday afternoon as heavy rain plummeted the region and flood warnings remained in effect. At approximately 2 p.m., the inbound Eisenhower was shut down from Des Plaines to Harlem Avenues as a result of standing water on the interstate, according to the Total…

Heavy rains across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana have led to a series of flood advisories and warnings as creeks and rivers continue to rise. A flood warning was issued for the town of Milford, located in Iroquois County. According to the National Weather Service, Sugar Creek, which runs through the town, is expected to rise above flood stage just…

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Strong winds prompted large waves along the shore of Lake Michigan Monday, which led to flooding near Oak Street Beach.

Authorities said Wednesday they are are getting closer to restoring power to Willis Tower after flooding in the building’s basement knocked out the lights at the iconic Chicago skyscraper.

Willis Tower remains without power Wednesday after record-setting rain led to extensive flooding.

The water rose fast on Sunday during non-stop rain across the Chicago area, but it’s not going down at the same rate, creating big problems in homes, on roadways and in rivers. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

From power outages to clean up efforts, people who live along the Chicago River were forced to deal with the remnants of weekend flooding Monday. “It was horrific,” boat tenant Ed Hofflander said. “The water just started flowing over the walls. Just nonstop.” The parking garage of the River City Apartments in the South Loop was still underwater Monday morning….

After a weekend of severe flooding, some parking garages in downtown Chicago were underwater Monday and many buildings were without power. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.