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Water Main Transmission Line Break in Skokie Causes Flooding, Low Pressure, Boil Order

Fri Feb 14, 2025 09:29 am Cardinal News

According to a Village of Skokie alert, the water main broke near East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, affecting the area’s water supply (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and public works personnel responded […]

A double hail piece about three-quarter inch wide in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Quick Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding and Hail to the Northwest Suburbs

Tue Apr 4, 2023 04:14 pm Cardinal News

A thunderstorm cell with heavy rain, hail and a little lightning passed through Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights and other nearby communities about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The storm started slow with moderate […]

Cypress Basin looks like a bay and the strip mall lights in the background look like harbor lights

Cypress Basin in Arlington Heights Gets First Real World Flooding Mitigation Job the Past Few Days

Mon May 18, 2020 12:14 pm Cardinal News

The Cypress Basin tested well in its first real world flooding mitigation event the past few days as over 6 inches of rainfall hit Arlington Heights. The worst of the rain in Arlington Heights was […]

Flooded street and yards on Rollings Lane near Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights

Rollings Lane Flooding Off of Euclid Ave Near Rolling Green Country Club, Arlington Heights

Mon May 18, 2020 10:04 am Cardinal News

Rollings Lane was flooded after 3.6875 inches of rain fell overnight Thursday to Friday (May 14-15, 2020). The area has had flooding problems for many years. The first round photos were taken Friday night after […]

Fire Engine 2's crew responding to assist a household with sump pump problem

Moderate Flooding Scenes in Arlington Heights, Sunday May 17, 2020

Mon May 18, 2020 08:24 am Cardinal News

Flooding scene with saturated ground after 6.25 inches of rain fell in Arlington Heights from about 11:00 p.m. Thursday May 14, 2020 until about 11:00 p.m. on Sunday May 17, 2020. Flooded basements and stranded […]

Arlington Heights Sends Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic as Part of ILEAS Mobile Field Force Region 4 North to Aid for Hardin, Illinois Flooding

Fri Jun 14, 2019 02:40 pm Cardinal News

In early May 2019, massive flooding occurred in the southwest region of Illinois, caused by a levee breaking along the Illinois River. The flooding caused damage and major devastation throughout the region. First Responders in […]

Chicagoland Road Closure List from Floodwaters (Sample, not Complete) Wednesday May 1, 2019

Wed May 1, 2019 03:22 pm Cardinal News

Road closures have been reported throughout Chicagoland from a variety of sources and are listed below the floodwater tips directly below. Some areas have had more than 3 inches of rain. FLOODWATER TIPS Stay out […]

Lake County Flood Waters Force Drivers To Abandon Cars; Concrete Barrier Collapses at Route 45, Libertyville

Tue Sep 4, 2018 08:47 am Cardinal News

During storms in Lake County cars became stuck in high flood waters on the side of the road after storms continued in a series in the area over the Labor Day Weekend. A truck was […]

Record Rain at Chicago Executive Airport 3.72″ and Prospect Heights Flooding

Mon Jun 11, 2018 03:58 pm Cardinal News

The National Weather Service Chicago reported that a record 3.72 inches of rain fell at Chicago Executive Airport in Prospect Heights/Wheeling early Saturday June 9, 2018. Heavy rains hit the area between about 3:00 a.m. […]

Flood Calls, Vehicle Rescues, Lightning Strikes, House Fires, Record Rainfall in Arlington Heights and Chicagoland

Sun Oct 15, 2017 09:20 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:26 PM Saturday October 14, 2017 to a report of a two people trapped in a Pontiac Sunfire in rising flood water in the southbound lanes of Arlington […]

Rainfall Rain Gauge July 20, 2017 Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights Rainfall 1.95″ Overnight; Thursday Heat Index High 94°F Forecast

Thu Jul 20, 2017 09:14 am Cardinal News

MOBILE: chgowx.com PC: forecast.chicagoweatherstation.com MOBILE/PC: Arlingtoncardinal.com/radar O’HARE: 69°F LAKEFRONT: 77°F Thursday 7/20/2017 8:30:01 AM TODAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm then after 3:30pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, […]

Gov. Bruce Rauner Declares Kane, McHenry, Lake Counties State Disaster Areas

Fri Jul 14, 2017 05:55 pm Cardinal News

Gov. Bruce Rauner has declared Lake County, McHenry County and Kane County state disaster areas as a result of heavy rain and severe flooding. Updates on the flooding are available on the Ready Illinois website […]

Woman Killed in Flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland — State of Emergency Declared

Sun Jul 31, 2016 07:46 am Cardinal News

One woman was found dead in the Patapsco River after flood waters rushed through Ellicott City, Maryland on Saturday evening. The city ordered evacuation of citizens from flooded areas of Main Street and sheltered people […]

Storm Line from South Cook County to Rockford Stalls Over DuPage and Southern Kane County

Fri Jul 29, 2016 03:33 pm Cardinal News

MOBILE: chgowx.com PC: forecast.chicagoweatherstation.com MOBILE/PC: Arlingtoncardinal.com/radar A line of storms formed from south Lake Michigan and southern Cook County to Rockford with a clash of cold air off Lake Michigan and hot, humid summer air […]

Nine Soldiers Killed in Fort Hood Training Accident Named

Mon Jun 6, 2016 12:56 pm Cardinal News

Eight of nine soldiers killed in a training accident at Fort Hood have been identified. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN with the latest details. Spc. Christine Faith Armstrong Pfc. Brandon Austin Banner Staff […]

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