Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Chicago weather: Flood watch today before gorgeous weekend

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Today we have showers and a chance for a few storms. Highs this afternoon will be in the low 70s. There is a flood watch for most of Chicagoland this afternoon until 10 p.m. This is for flood-prone zones, especially near rivers and creeks.

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Fox32 Chicago
Chicago weather: Flood watch today before gorgeous weekend (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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Today we have showers and a chance for a few storms. Highs this afternoon will be in the low 70s. There is a flood watch for most of Chicagoland this afternoon until 10 p.m. This is for flood-prone zones, especially near rivers and creeks.
ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago weather: Flood Watch in effect for most of area amid rounds of heavy rain | LIVE RADAR (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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There is a flooding threat Thursday for most counties in the Chicago area as rounds of heavy rain continue to move through.