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Gage Park recovers from extensive flood damage: 'I couldn't believe it'

Ald. Ray Lopez described the flooding as “horrendous” with some residents dealing with more than 2 feet of water. He's ...

Flood damage assessment survey due Sunday for Chicago residents affected by recent flash flooding

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management (OEMC) is asking residents who received water in their basements during the flash ...

Chicago residents should report any flash flooding from rain over last week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are being asked to report any flooding from rain over the last week. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said Wednesday that residents who ...

Flash flooding in south suburbs, Indiana as storms bring heavy rain to Chicago area and break heat

Flash flooding has been reported in Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana as storms with heavy rainfall moved through the ...

Billion-dollar disasters: The economic toll of wildfires, severe storms and earthquakes is soaring

A new report highlights the growing insurance crisis playing out in parts of the country that are prone to frequent weather ...

Cleanup continues as second round of rain hits flood-damaged homes on Southwest Side

Just 24 hours after heavy rain flooded several homes on Chicago’s Southwest Side, more rain on Saturday afternoon made it ...

Chicago weather: Flood Watch for parts of area through Saturday night, rounds of rain cause flooding

Our coverage of this storyhas moved here.Funnel clouds were reported in Illinois and there was a Flash Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday. More flooding is now possible going into the ...

Flash flooding in Chicago, southwest suburbs washes out roads, floods basements

Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South ...