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CHICAGO (WLS) Flooding is the number one severe weather killer nationwide, and the Midwest is no stranger to extreme flooding events.
Major flash flooding and record-setting rainfall most recently hit the Chicago-area in May 2020. In just four days, more than 7 inches of rain fell, contributing to major flooding on roadways. On Lower Wacker Drive, several people and trapped motorists had to be rescued by boat. The Chicago River rose high enough that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District had to reverse the flow to Lake Michigan.
May 2020 was the wettest May in Chicago history, with 9.5 inches of rainfall. It was also the third consecutive year with record rainfall in May. Additionally, two of the last five years overall were some of our wettest on record.
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After record-breaking snow and cold to start February, the end of the month appears to flip the script to above-normal temperatures. So what does that mean for all the snow still on the ground? The Tribune talked to experts from the National Weather Service, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden and U.S. Geological Survey to find out.
Flooding concerns rise as snow, ice melt across Chicago area
Flooding concerns rise as snow, ice melt across Chicago area
Chicagoans were able to shed their parkas and head outdoors for a rare taste of spring on Tuesday. But the warm weather is also causing flood concerns.
CHICAGO - Chicagoans were able to shed their parkas and head outdoors for a rare taste of spring on Tuesday. But the warm weather is also causing flood concerns.
After a brutal month of cold and snow, it feels like the
Chicago area busted out of winter jail. Just thank God that it’s melting, melting fast. It is and I’m grateful for that as long as it doesn’t cause too many issues, one woman said.