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Month's worth of rain falls in 90 minutes

Flash flood in Chicago saw more than 4 inches of rain fall in less than 90 minutes on West Side

A Chicago flash flood warning went out Tuesday night as the city experienced some of its heaviest rain since 2023. More than 4 inches fell in less than 90 minutes on the West Side.

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Chicago flash flooding was a ‘one-in-500-year' event. Here's what that means

Chicago experienced a rare, but not unprecedented, flash flood Tuesday night in what some forecasters described as a "one-in-500-year event."

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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 of water rescues, and a few reports of flooded basements," the NWS said.

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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 ...

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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 ...

How climate change is contributing to flash flood events across the country

While climate change is not solely responsible for causing the recent flash floods across the country, here's how it does ...

After Week Of Serious Flash Floods, It's A Reminder That Mid-Summer Is Peak Time For This Threat

The country has suffered several major flash flooding events since July Fourth. Here’s what’s happened and why flooding is so ...

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In the Wake of Deadly Flooding in Texas, How Disaster Relief Groups Help Communities in Need

Texas and the rest of the nation are mourning as the death toll rises to 120 almost a week after catastrophic flooding ...

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Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

Several hundred people gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas on Wednesday evening to remember the ...

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Flash flood warning issued in Boston as heavy rain pounds city

A "considerable" flash flood warning has been issued in Boston as heavy, life-threatening rain pounds the city and areas to ...

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