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Flash Flooding

Line of severe storms moves through area

May 19

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El Niño expected to develop soon; could be strongest on record

May 15

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4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky

At least four people are dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday.

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Strong storms bring gusty winds, hail, heavy rain to parts of area

May 5

River floodwaters impact homes, roads in north suburbs

Apr 20

Rounds of rainfall add to river flooding concerns in north suburbs

Apr 18

Strong storms, possible tornadoes leave damage across Chicago area

Apr 18

Suburban residents prepare for flooding; more storms possible

Apr 16

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Chicago area

Apr 16

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Severe weather spurs alerts across Chicago area; more storms expected Wednesday | Radar

Multiple rounds of storms are expected to move through the Chicago area Tuesday into Wednesday.

Apr 15

Chicago weather: Storms blow through area, sparking severe thunderstorm warnings, more possible

Storms blew through the Chicago area Monday afternoon, spurring severe thunderstorm warnings.

Apr 14

Heavy rain floods south suburban roads, leaving several vehicles stranded in water

Strong storms moved in overnight, causing heavy flooding in the southern suburbs.

Apr 4

Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago.

Mar 21

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Over 4,000 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Honolulu officials told residents at 5:35 a.m. Friday to leave the area downstream of Wahiawa dam, saying it was "at risk of imminent failure."

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