| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 6, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 6, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/06/deep-tunnel-reservoirs-nearly-full-chicago-region-pounded-rain-over-holiday-weekend |
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Multiple rounds of heavy rain fell between July 2 and July 4, leading to flash
flooding in streets and rising river levels across the greater Chicago region,
with some municipalities reporting 8 to 10 inches of rain over the 48-hour
period.
[ According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District...