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Flash flooding possible in Chicago.due to intense rainfall

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Flash Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:05PM CDT until July 8 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2
and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already
occurring.

HAZARD...Significant flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset, significant flooding of creeks, streams,
drainage ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage
areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding.
Possible flooding of structures. Possible flooding of
highways.

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@AI6YR Ben
Just yesterday I was reading about how Chicago and Great Lakes area was experiencing severe drought. To quip the Morton Salt saying "when it rains, it pours".