IN PHOTOS: Severe storms pass through Chicago area

Published July 11, 2025 7:01 PM CDT

Chicago is facing another round of severe storms on Friday and all hazards are possible, including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and torrential rain. 

The storms may also lead to a flash flooding threat. 

The National Weather Service has placed most of the Chicago area under a Level 2/5 severe weather risk and a Level 2/4 flash flooding risk. Kane, Kendall, Grundy, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties have been upgraded to an enhanced risk by the Storm Prediction Center.

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Viewer Photos:

Several FOX 32 Chicago viewers sent in photos that captured the storms passing through the Chicago area. You can view them below: 

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Storm clouds rolling into Dixon, Ill.  (Savannah Wade )

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