Coverage dated August 13, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Stormy start to weekend with flash flooding threat for parts of Chicagoland

Headline from WGN Chicago

Rainfall rates locally could reach 2-3 inches per hour leading to flash flooding.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

NBC Chicago
Flash flooding threat looms as torrential rain targets Chicago area (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Aug 13, 2026
NBC Chicago's feed description
The Chicago area faces an increased risk of major flooding on Friday night as another round of thunderstorms is set to bring torrential rainfall to parts of the region through Saturday morning. Widespread flash flooding could begin as early as late Friday night, with the National Weather Service say…
Sun Times
Chicago area under flood watch Friday night through Saturday morning (opens Sun Times)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Sun Times's feed description
The Chicago area could see more flooding as heavy rainfall is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is in effect for much of the Chicago area, especially south of Interstate 80, from 10 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m.
WGN Chicago
Stormy start to weekend with flash flooding threat for parts of Chicagoland (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Aug 14, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
Rainfall rates locally could reach 2-3 inches per hour leading to flash flooding.