Illinois experienced more than 1,500 flood events from 2000 to 2018 – an average of 1.5 floods per week – resulting in $3 billion in property damages, according to a new report from the American Geophysical Union.
Flooding
Sep 23, 2019 |
Steady rain throughout much of the spring led to the state’s worst flooding in more than 25 years, according to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. More than two dozen counties can now apply for federal funding to help with recovery efforts.
Aug 9, 2019 |
The move comes in the wake of near-record levels of flooding this spring that forced farmers to delay planting crops.
May 7, 2019 |
The swollen Mississippi River and its tributaries were receding in many flood-ravaged communities on Monday, but concerns remained high because of the threat of heavy rain over the next few days.
May 6, 2019 |
Ready for even more rain? A look at how local tunnels and reservoirs handled the wettest week in years – and what’s next.
May 2, 2019 |
Nearly 6 inches of rain has fallen in and around Chicago since last weekend, which in years past might have caused significant flooding in some neighborhoods. But that hasn’t happened, city officials said.
Mar 14, 2019 |
With conditions perfect for flooding, the Better Business Bureau’s Chicago division is urging area residents to take precautions when hiring contractors to address flooding-related damages.
Feb 1, 2019 |
Melting snow and potential rain are likely to cause flooding as we head into a weekend warm-up following a record-setting Arctic blast.
Dec 27, 2018 |
New outdoor spaces at a handful of Chicago elementary schools will provide safe play areas for kids in low-income neighborhoods while also mitigating flooding risks, according to program organizers.
Oct 2, 2018 |
Overnight storms brought more than 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the Chicago area Monday night, prompting sewage discharges into several local rivers.
Jul 24, 2018 |
The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.
Jun 22, 2018 |
Chicago has seen 6 inches of rain in June, well above the historical average of about 2.5 inches, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Feb 21, 2018 |
The newly opened McCook Reservoir kept untreated sewage out of the lake, but not out of local rivers.
Feb 20, 2018 |
Melting snow and more than 2 inches of rain have caused flooding and sewer backups in and around Chicago.
Feb 19, 2018 |
A forecast of heavy rain, unseasonably warm temperatures and melting snow presents a flooding risk for Chicago. MWRD offers tips to prevent basement backups and reduce strain on local water systems.
Dec 4, 2017 |
Public officials gathered Monday to celebrate the completion of stage one of the McCook Reservoir, which will offer 10 billion gallons of storage capacity to prevent flooding once complete in 2029.
