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Heavy rain across Chicago area causes widespread flooding

  • Aug 2

Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy

  • Jul 16

Cubs use rain barrels to save water at Wrigley

  • Jul 16

Foul smell 'like rotten eggs' pervading south suburbs: residents

  • Jul 11

Severe weather brings storms across area, flooding in south suburbs

  • Jun 18

Chance for severe storms for Chicago area Wednesday with tornado risk

  • Jun 17

Cleanup continues after at least 9 tornadoes leave damage across area

  • Jun 14

At least 7 tornadoes ravage parts of Chicago area, including 2 EF-3s

  • Jun 13

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Most of Chicago area under Flood Watch after heavy rain

  • Aug 1
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Torrential rain seen downtown Chicago amid Tornado Warning

  • Jul 27
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Heavy Rains Welcomed by Farmer in Western Indiana

  • Jun 7
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Some rain chances in Chicago-area forecast

  • Jun 4
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Storms bring heavy rain across Chicago area

  • Aug 19, 2025
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Heavy rain, melting ice could cause flooding across Chicago area

  • Jan 31, 2025
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Heavy rain, melting ice could cause flooding across Chicago area

  • Jan 31, 2025
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Heavy rain hits parts of southern Cook County

  • Sep 24, 2024

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Chicago weather: Tornadoes leave damage in parts of west suburbs, south suburbs, NW Indiana

After strong thunderstorms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday, toppling trees and causing power outages, another round of storms brought tornadoes and even more damage Thursday.

  • Jun 12

Chicago area cleaning up after severe storms cause damage, power outages

The Chicago area is cleaning up, after severe storms blew through Thursday.

  • Jun 12

Chicago weather: Strong storms leave damage in area Wednesday, more possible Thursday

Strong storms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, bringing Tornado Warnings and leaving downed trees and power lines. More storms are possible Thursday.

  • Jun 11

Severe weather threat for Wed., Thurs. includes risk of wind, rain, hail, tornadoes in Chicago area

The Chicago area is under a Level 3 risk for severe weather Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Jun 9
NOAA via CNN Newsource

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

El Niño is expected to develop soon and could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather. While the models indicate that this may be a strong event, the WMO cautioned that the models also have a harder time making accurate forecasts in the spring.

  • May 15