MADISON COUNTY, Ill. — Multiple communities in Madison County, Illinois, were put under a flash flood warning Tuesday evening as heavy rains drenched the region. The warning was issued until 7 p.m. Tuesday night, the 5 On Your Side Weather Impact Team said. Affected communities include Edwardsville, Granite City, and Alton, among others.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many Americans have a flood risk they are not aware of.

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.

A day after the Rockford area got hit with heavy rain, more storms are predicted, and a flood watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday night for Chicago and Cicero and the situation quickly escalated.

Starting Tuesday, January 17, locals in the metro east will have the opportunity to view new flood insurance studies.

Once effective, the maps will be used as the basis for flood insurance ratings as well as local flood protection regulations adopted under the National Flood Insurance Program. There will be a Flood Map Information Open House at the Flora Fire Department for communities in Clay County, Illinois on ...

The National Weather Service issued a minor flood warning in Clay and Richland Counties tonight through this weekend. Here's the weather forecast.