Deep Tunnel Reservoirs Nearly Full as Chicago Region Pounded With Rain Over Holiday Weekend

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...