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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."

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

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 ...

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Chicago flooding: City cleans up after torrential rain leads to flash ...

Flash flooding in Chicago Sunday has some residents continuing to cleanup after torrential rainfall closed roads and parts of the Riverwalk.

What’s behind all the recent extreme flooding?

Recent flash flooding events have claimed lives and damaged property in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois and New Mexico. While ...

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Severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area, events evacuated

Events had to be evacuated as the storms approached, including the Windy City Smokeout Country Music and BBQ Festival outside ...

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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