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Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Chicago flooding: City cleans up after torrential rain leads to flash ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is cleaning up after torrential rain led to flooding problems Sunday. Swim bans have been lifted at almost all Chicago beaches as of 3 p.m. The bans were initially put ...
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 ...