Chicago Flash Floods Left Swamped Neighborhoods and Abandoned Cars

Chicago is affected by a filthy scene caused by flash flooding. In Chicago on Sunday, torrential rain led to the flooding of hundreds of basements, many cars' abandonment, and Soldier Field's transformation into a swamp.

On Monday, the Midwest, particularly the area around Milwaukee, was still suffering from the severe rain.

Welcoming Rain

On September 11, a rainfall that affected the Chicago area all day long caused water pipes to rupture and cars to halt on city streets.

Up to 12:30 p.m., a flash flood warning was in effect-Sunday local time for most of Cook County. Just before 10:30 a.m., local law enforcement first received reports of flash flooding in parts of north Chicago. About an hour later, the National Weather Service reported further flooding on highways.

According to Block Club Chicago, hundreds of locals reported flooding in their basements, with some even reporting up to 6 inches of water. Under a Chicago Metra line, at least 2 feet of water had gathered, stalling vehicles.

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Flooding Everywhere

Only east of Interstates 90 and 94, Ravenswood Manor received 4.32 inches of rain just three hours late on Sunday morning. More than 2.5 inches of rain was recorded in several other localized regions, including West Ridge, Harwood Heights, and Portage Park.

According to NBC Chicago, the Windy City had its worst flooding in the previous two years. A homeowner of Ravenswood named John Carruthers told the news organization that on Sunday, he had to vacuum out around 1 inch of water from his basement. Fortunately, I finished it before the Bears game ended, Carruthers told NBC Chicago.

On Sunday morning, there was a significant water burst near Anthem Church Chicago. Photos and videos on social media showed the water rising above the structure as vehicles passed it on the flooded street. Near the Heritage Outpost Coffee Shop in uptown Chicago, another water burst was seen soaring several feet into the air.

Water could be poured into buildings in various sites throughout the city, including at Thorndale and Kenmore. On the Chicago subreddit, several Chicagoans uploaded pictures of their flooded streets and residences, including a basement in Lincoln Square and flash flooding in Rogers Park.

Moving Midwest

The storm moved into the Midwest late on Saturday, bringing many people's first rain drops. By early Sunday morning, a region of heavy precipitation and thunderstorms had formed throughout parts of Wisconsin and Illinois, drenching cities from Madison and Milwaukee to Rockford and Bloomington.

The storm moved into the Midwest early on Saturday night, delivering Wisconsin and Illinois torrential rain and thunderstorms. By Sunday morning, communities from Madison and Milwaukee to Chicago and Bloomington had received significant rainfall.

Reminder to Remain Careful

Residents were cautioned to use caution and refrain from driving through standing water on streets, viaducts, and low-lying areas by the National Weather Service and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

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