| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-area-residents-asked-to-skip-showers-amid-torrential-rainfall-risk-of-flash-flooding/3949922/ |
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"Torrential" downpours and a [ high flash flooding risk ][1] Wednesday led
Chicago officials to issue an "overflow action alert," advising residents to
reduce their water use, including delaying showers and using the washing machine
in order to help guard against sewer backup.
"With heavy rain expe...