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Suburban reservoir nears capacity following powerful storms, heavy rain

All of the rain that has fallen across the Chicago area in recent days has officials keeping an eye out for a problem. The deep tunnel system is filling up once again, especially the stormwater reservoir in McCook. That's why, in part, Monday marked another Overflow Action Day, a day...

Mccook, IL · 08-11
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Fast-Moving Storm Complex Races Into Northwest Illinois at Fifty Miles Per Hour as Forecasters Watch for New Storms Along Outflow Boundary

ILLINOIS — A large area of storms known as a Mesoscale Convective Complex is moving out of Iowa and into northwest Illinois, prompting a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across the region. This cluster of storms is currently moving east at 50 mph and should continue that movement for a while before turning southeast, meaning the complex itself should stay mostly to the north and northeast of the broader Illinois area.

Illinois · 08-11
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TMJ4 News

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Farmers in Sharon struggle through dry conditions one year after flash floods

Last August, the agricultural community of Sharon experienced a sudden wave of rain which contributed to a good crop season. This year, farmers there are hoping for any raindrop they can get.

Sharon, WI · 08-10

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Wind Gusts Up to Eighty-Five MPH Threaten Northwest Illinois as SPC Mesoscale Discussion Tracks Storm Complex Southwest of Chicago Toward Kankakee

ILLINOIS — The potential for wind gusts up to 75 to 85 mph continues Tuesday morning as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers a corridor stretching from Dubuque through Rockford and toward Kankakee and Champaign. The lead round of storms across Indiana has pushed an outflow boundary a little southwest of Chicago, with the overall forecast evolving largely as expected.

Illinois · 08-11
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CBS News

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Video shows storms hitting Aurora, Illinois,

Aurora, IL · 08-11

Q985

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Northern Illinois Could See a Rare and Dangerous Storm Tonight

Northern Illinois could face dangerous storms tonight, including the potential for damaging straight-line winds. Here's what a derecho is and what Rockford-area residents should do to prepare.

Rockford, IL · 08-10

WGN News

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Cleanup underway after three EF-1 tornadoes hit LaSalle, Lee counties

Cleanup is underway across LaSalle and Lee counties after the National Weather Service confirmed three EF-1 tornadoes touched down late Sunday night.

Lee County, IL · 08-10

MyStateline.com

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Severe storm and heavy rainfall threat Sunday night

[12:10AM] Lingering storms remain in Eastern Walworth County, but we are severe storm free now. Likely, much of the night ends up dry, with increasing thunderstorm chances again Monday evening. Flash flood warning for Lee County remains in effect until 1:15AM, but rain is finished there for now. [10:50PM] The...

Lee County, IL · 08-09

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Federal Low-Interest Disaster Loan Assistance Available for Kane County Residents and Businesses Impacted by July 2–4 Storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that impacted six counties in northeastern Illinois from July 2–4, 2026. The declaration allows homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations to apply for low-interest disaster loans to help cover damage and losses not covered by insurance.

Kane County, IL · 08-10

WSAV News 3

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Tornado hits rural Ransom community, leaving behind damaged homes and barns

Lasalle County, IL · 08-10

WGN News

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Cleanup underway after three EF-1 tornadoes hit LaSalle, Lee counties

Cleanup is underway across LaSalle and Lee counties after the National Weather Service confirmed three EF-1 tornadoes touched down late Sunday night.

Lee County, IL · 08-10

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Scales Mound, IL, USA

Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Freeport, Warren, Cedarville, Davis, Dakota, German Valley, Apple River, Winslow, Rock City, Ridott, Nora, Buena Vista, Rock Grove, Oneco, Orangeville, Damascus, Mc Connell, Scioto Mills, Winneshiek, and Stephenson County Fairgrounds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. Remain alert for a possible...

Freeport, IL · 08-11

ABC 7 Chicago

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Chicago area readies for more storms after 2 tornadoes hit LaSalle County

The Chicago area is preparing for more storms on Tuesday after two tornadoes hit LaSalle County on Sunday night into Monday morning.

Lasalle County, IL · 08-10

TMJ4 News

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Watching for Tuesday storms

Wisconsin · 08-11

WIFR

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Strong to severe storms possible through Tuesday

Woodstock, IL · 08-10

NBC Chicago

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Tornado warning issued as ‘intense line of storms' threatens to bring ‘destructive' winds

An "intense line of storms" moving into Illinois from Iowa was set to bring "destructive" wind gusts, brief tornadoes and possibly even hail to the Chicago area Tuesday. Overnight storms brought severe weather alerts to parts of the area during the early morning hours, but the second line moving in was expected to be the bigger threat.

Chicago, IL · 08-11

CBS News

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Tornado reported near Ransom, Illinois, in LaSalle County

Ransom, IL · 08-10

WIFR

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Fog early then humid with highs in the middle 80's

Lee County, IL · 08-10

TMJ4 News

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Southeast Wisconsin weather update at 5p

Milwaukee County, WI · 08-10

CBS 58

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Chance for storms Monday evening after Sunday's heavy rain and hail

Sunday saw a couple rounds of severe storms. One rolled through in the late morning hours that brought some heavy rain along with strong wind. Between the two rounds, rain totals were on the higher side. Both rounds saw some flood advisories, and even a brief flash flood warning with the evening round. Almost all of southeast Wisconsin saw at least a half inch with some areas getting closer to 2" of rain.

Wisconsin · 08-10