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Chicago to install 50 flood sensors providing real-time alerts of flash flooding
The city announced the technology after heavy rain and storms damaged homes and left cars submerged on the South and Southwest Sides in July.
Chicago area sees flash flooding as storms hammer region
A flash flood warning was allowed to expire in the Chicago area, but not before heavy rain and gusty storms pushed through the area.
PHOTOS: Showers and storms lead to flash flooding in Chicagoland
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to pass through areas of Chicagoland Tuesday, causing widespread flooding.
New national flood sensor network launches in Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new national flood sensor network launched Monday in Chicago. The network will deliver real-time flood monitoring to city leaders, emergency responders and residents. Verizon and startup Hyfi are behind the network. They said Chicago is now the most flood-prone city in North America.
High-tech sensors deployed to help combat Chicago flooding issues
With flash-flood thunderstorms and flooded basements happening all too often these days, a network of smart sensors across Chicago aims to give residents advance warning. The high-tech sensors, which will be installed under flood-prone viaducts and low-lying areas across Chicago,
Sensors provide new early-warning system for flash floods
The City of Chicago announced the technology after heavy rain and storms damaged homes and left cars submerged on the South and Southwest sides in July. Tara Molina reports.
Chicago to install new early warning system for flash flooding
The city will install 50 sensors across Chicago and eventually alert residents to flooding in real-time through an app.

Fast moving storms knock down trees, trigger flooding in Chicago area

Strong storms rocked the Chicago area Tuesday for a second straight night, knocking down trees and causing flooding across ...

From gray to green: Across Chicago, dozens of concrete schoolyards transformed into community hubs and flooding solutions

Spaces transformed to address heavy rains in neighborhoods vulnerable to flooding, particularly on the South and West sides.

Nonprofit takes in sheep found wandering Chicago's West Loop

The sheep caused quite a commotion for hours, with people following the animal with their phones to see what was going on.
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Chicago weather: Brief midweek cool-down before 90s return late this week

Some storms on Tuesday could turn strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall being the primary threats.

Woman Sees Chicago Home Flooding on Pet Cam, Dog's Reaction Says It All

A dog's nonchalant reaction to her home flooding, caught on a security camera, has left the internet in stitches.

Flood Watch in effect Tuesday for parts of area, with more storms expected

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a Flood Watch in effect Tuesday for parts of the area, as more storms are expected to move through.
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Chicago weather: Warm, humid start to the week with spotty rain chances

Warm, humid weather with only isolated rain chances will give way to sunny, dry days midweek and potential 90s by the weekend ...

Chicago has highest number of unreported flood-prone properties, data shows

The city of Chicago has the highest number of unreported flood-prone properties in the U.S. according to data from the New ...