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Heavy lake-effect snow creates whiteout conditions, disrupts travel south of Chicago

ByTeo Blašković Monday, November 10, 2025Monday, November 10, 2025

Powerful bands of lake-effect snow brought traffic on parts of Interstate 57 (I-57) south of Chicago, Illinois, to a standstill amid whiteout conditions on the morning of November 10, 2025. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned drivers to use extreme caution as snowfall rates exceeded 7 cm/h (3 in/h) in localized bands, producing near-zero visibility and hazardous travel across portions of northeastern Illinois.

Flash floods hit Chicago after over 150 mm (6 inches) of rain in under 2 hours

ByRishav Kothari Saturday, July 26, 2025Saturday, July 26, 2025

Severe thunderstorms caused flash floods across the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday, July 25, 2025, with over 150 mm (6 inches) of rainfall reported in Bridgeview within just two hours.

First-ever Dust Storm Warning issued for Chicago, visibility drops to near zero across metro area

ByRishav Kothari Saturday, May 17, 2025Saturday, May 17, 2025

The first-ever Dust Storm Warning for the Chicago metro area was issued on May 16, 2025, as winds of up to 113 km/h (70 mph) carried dust into the city. The storm reduced visibility to near zero and affected major routes across Chicago and surrounding areas.

Large and extremely dangerous tornado tears through suburban Chicago, U.S.

ByTeo Blašković Monday, June 21, 2021Wednesday, September 25, 2024

At least 6 people have been injured and 16 homes heavily damaged after a radar-confirmed tornado swept through suburban Chicago, IL at around 23:09 LT on Sunday, June 20, 2021. This could end up being the first strong tornado (EF-2+) in the metro Chicago counties…

May 2020 is now Chicago’s wettest on record in 150 years of official rainfall observations, U.S.

ByJulie Celestial Thursday, May 21, 2020Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Following a week of continuous heavy rainfall, Chicago set a record on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, for the city's wettest May in history. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), 2.79 mm (0.11 inches) of rainfall was recorded overnight at the O'Hare…

Major flooding hits Chicago, city on pace to break the monthly May rainfall record, U.S.

ByJulie Celestial Monday, May 18, 2020Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Severe thunderstorms, including two probable tornadoes, ripped through the Chicago area on Sunday, May 17, 2020, causing major flooding and leading to numerous water rescues. With almost 76 mm (3 inches) of rain on Sunday night alone, Chicago is now heading toward…

Nearly 100 000 without power as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago, Illinois

ByTeo Blašković Monday, July 1, 2019Wednesday, September 25, 2024

A part of a line of severe thunderstorms swept over Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area on Sunday, June 30, 2019, causing damage throughout the city and leaving nearly 100 000 customers without power. Winds as high as 119 km/h (74 mph) hit northern Illinois Sunday…

Rare snowstorm hits Chicago, breaking 109-year-old snow record

ByTeo Blašković Sunday, April 28, 2019Wednesday, September 25, 2024

An unusually strong late-season snowstorm hit parts of United States on April 27 and 28, 2019, dropping heavy snow and causing hundreds of flights to be canceled. Chicago O'Hare International airport received 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) of snow on April 27, breaking the…

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