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The July 2023 Chicago Area Flood was caused by a heavy rainfall that occurred on July 2, 2023, in the Chicago Metropolitan Area of northeastern Illinois. Rainfall up to 9.0 inches (23 cm) occurred over an 18-hour period; the majority occurred from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. [ 1 ]
US 101 was flooded in South San Francisco, California, while SR 84 was closed due to landslides and flooding in Fremont. [32] [33] This forced the Oakland Zoo to close until at least January 17. [34] Flooding and road washouts were widely reported. [3] Flooding was exacerbated by the series of storms as they exceeded the soil's capacity to soak ...
“This is a DANGEROUS situation. Move away from the river,” the National Weather Service said. Flood, evacuation warnings issued in Paso Robles as Salinas River rises
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What makes flash floods most dangerous is their sudden nature and fast-moving water. A vehicle provides little to no protection against being swept away; it may make people overconfident and less likely to avoid the flash flood. More than half of the fatalities attributed to flash floods are people swept away in vehicles when trying to cross ...
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2015 Philmont Scout Ranch flash flood, Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico: 7 July 2015: 0 heavy rain 2015 Ghost Ranch flash flood, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico: 14 September 2015: 16+ rain storms 2015 Utah floods Sudden downpours caused flash flooding of canyons in Hildale, Utah, and Zion National Park, killing at least 16 and possibly 20 people. [27]
Two levels below ground at the Grant Park North Garage, the summer heat feels oppressive. As downtown commuters park and exit their cars, sweat quickly beads on their furrowed brows and foreheads.