Critics wonder what would happen if Hurricane Katrina hit today
Twenty years to the day since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, critics are looking back on the years-long recovery effort that cost taxpayers billions.
Twenty years to the day since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, critics are looking back on the years-long recovery effort that cost taxpayers billions.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Illinois’ only F-5 tornado remembered 35 years after Plainfield disaster
Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of the deadly F-5 tornado that ripped through Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of the deadly F-5 tornado that ripped through Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
Hurricane Erin unleashes chaos on Outer Banks
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina?s coast with massive waves and flooding?prompting urgent warnings from officials as the storm threatens states up the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina?s coast with massive waves and flooding?prompting urgent warnings from officials as the storm threatens states up the East Coast.
North Carolina under state of emergency as Erin tracks north
More than 1,000 people have evacuated the Outer Banks, as Hurricane Erin moves across the Atlantic Ocean.
More than 1,000 people have evacuated the Outer Banks, as Hurricane Erin moves across the Atlantic Ocean.
Flooding on Chicago's SW Side and suburbs called worst in a decade
Chicago leaders are calling for a federal disaster declaration after recent massive flooding on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago leaders are calling for a federal disaster declaration after recent massive flooding on the city's Southwest Side.
East Coast braces for impact from Hurricane Erin
Preparations for a possible impact from Hurricane Erin are underway across the East Coast.
Preparations for a possible impact from Hurricane Erin are underway across the East Coast.
Major flooding devastates Chicago's Southwest Side, alders urge action
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
Johnson meets with Chicago residents after more heavy rainfall, flooding
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Northwest Indiana mayor describes damage as town hit hard by storms
Several streets were closed Tuesday in Hammond due to flooding. The police department issued a warning to drivers on social media:
Several streets were closed Tuesday in Hammond due to flooding. The police department issued a warning to drivers on social media:
Hurricane Erin update: Powerful storm tracks closer to US
Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.
Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.
Chicago mayor meets with residents after heavy rainfall, flooding
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
Chicago-area flooding: Rainfall totals after heavy storms
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
BP Whiting Refinery impacted by heavy storms
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
Suburban Chicago school to hold e-learning today due to storm damage
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
NW Indiana schools to start 2 hours late due to severe storms, flooding
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Chicago leaders urge action to recover from flash floods
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns will linger through tonight
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.
Microburst hits large suburban condo building, leaving many without a home
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.