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Chicago flooding: Roads underwater, basements flooded, water jetting into the sky

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Published  September 11, 2022 9:55pm CDT
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FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago Flooding: Basements, roads waterlogged, geysers shooting from the streets

Chicago was hit by torrential rains on Sunday, flooding roads and homes. Water jetted out of manholes and into the sky in some neighborhoods. Nate Rodgers reports.

CHICAGO - The rain that hit Chicago on Sunday left chaos behind: roads underwater, basements flooded and water jetting into the sky.

Around 7 a.m. along North Harding in Albany Park, a massive pipe burst underground, shooting water upwards. Hours later, all that was left was a huge opening in the ground. Water service into nearby homes was also impacted. 

Soliz Rodriguez says more than a foot and a half of water backed up into his basement. His family immediately rushed to purchase a water pump from the store. A computer, game system and other electronics were destroyed.

Severe flooding slams Chicago after heavy downpours

Several rounds of heavy rain doused the Chicago area Sunday with some areas experiencing severe flooding, downed trees and overloaded the sewer system.

"A quarter of our basement is ruined. We lost a lot of family photos. It kinda sucks, but we’ll rebuild," Rodriguez said.

Torrential rains much of the day left many North Side streets cluttered with debris. One guy could be seen digging his car out from fallen branches along North Keystone. Alleys and sidewalks were also flooded. 

Severe flooding on Chicago's North Side: Firefighters help submerged cars

Chicago and surrounding areas are seeing severe weather. There are multiple flood warnings in effect through Sunday. Video courtesy of Joshua Holliday

At Ravenswood and Foster, video showed Chicago firefighters standing by, working to assist stalled vehicles under flooded viaducts. 

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management advises residents to use caution and avoid driving through standing water, viaducts and other low-lying areas. 

No injuries were reported from the damage.

Severe flooding in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood sends water jetting into air

Chicago was hit by severe flooding on Sunday as a rainstorm pounded the city. This video shows water jetting into the air in the Albany Park neighborhood.