Flash floods struck Chicago and surrounding areas after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for parts of Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.
Viral videos show knee-deep water on streets and stranded cars, revealing the severity of the situation.
The NWS highlighted risks in urban areas, underpasses, low-lying zones, and near streams. Affected areas include Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, and near Midway Airport.
Authorities urged residents to avoid flooded roads, especially at night. The NWS emphasized that flash flooding can occur rapidly, urging immediate precautions near waterways.
