![]() ![]() He said he's never seen so much rain come down. Tim Williams said his basement filled up with nearly three feet of water. ![]() The mayor is a resident of the city's Austin community. And again we have the full force of government on display today," Johnson said. "And we're not just showing up to say hi, we're showing us to hear and listen. The flooded Riverwalk had receded by Monday, and the city was cleaning up the leftover debris and muck. Sunday's flooding meant city officials had to reverse the flow of the river into Lake Michigan. Monday, a swim advisory was still in place at Foster Beach, Rainbow Beach and South Shore Beach, while the only remaining swim ban was at Marion Mahony Griffin Beach. The bans were initially put in place due to unsafe water quality from elevated levels of bacteria after the rain forced the city to reverse the flow of the Chicago River into Lake Michigan to prevent downtown flooding.Īs of 4 p.m. Swim bans have been lifted at almost all Chicago beaches as of 3 p.m. ![]() While it may present a temporary inconvenience, it is better for water to pool on the street than in residents' basements," the statement said, in part.Some people are still cleaning up Monday after record Sunday rainfall shut down roads and the Riverwalk, stranded drivers and flooded basements.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - Chicago is cleaning up after torrential rain led to flooding problems Sunday. As our climate changes and we see heavier rain events in compressed periods of time, it is difficult for our sewer system to move the water efficiently. "To assist with moving water into the wastewater system, please do not use extra water to shower, do laundry or dishes while experiencing storm conditions. The mayor's office released a statement reminding people to stay off the flooded roads and asking residents to be mindful of their water use. Residents can call 3-1-1, visit or use the CHI311 app to report water in your basement, standing water in the street or viaduct flooding.Īs of 3:30 p.m., OEMC said they have received 412 calls about water in basements, 264 calls about water on streets and 38 calls about flooded viaducts. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged motorists to use caution and avoid driving through standing water on streets, viaducts and low-lying areas. NASCAR eventually said its XFinity Series would not resume. Some people can't afford tows," said driver Sam Martinez. "The rain hasn't stopped, and so the water levels ain't going down, so right now, we're just waiting, waiting patiently. But, getting all those trapped vehicles out is no easy task, with many having to wait patiently for water levels to begin to recede. Tow truck drivers have been doing brisk business. I opened the door, and the water started flooding my feet," Fisher said. "I went and my car just started floating, and I said, 'Oh, snap.' So, my first reaction was to try and get out of the car. A young girl was seen being evacuated from the pickup truck she was riding in, while others attempted to get out on their own walking through what, in some cases, was waist-deep water. "My GPS was going crazy, and I didn't know where I was going," said Katera Fisher.Īt one point on Sunday morning, no less than seven vehicles and their passengers were trapped as floodwaters inundated ta viaduct right off I-290 at 5th and Cicero avenues. ![]()
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