Overview
- O’Hare measured 1.92 inches on Jan. 8, breaking the date’s record and marking the rainiest January day in about 50 years.
- City 311 logged 518 water-on-street and 209 water-in-basement complaints Thursday, reflecting widespread urban flooding.
- Rapid rain fell mostly between 6 and 10 p.m., overwhelming drainage and leaving cars stranded, especially near Cicero Avenue and 31st Street.
- The Chicago Fire Department helped drivers from a flooded Dan Ryan viaduct, and strong gusts knocked down a traffic light at Cicero and 55th with no serious injuries reported.
- Winds peaked near 55 mph at O’Hare as flood advisories extended into Friday morning for Cook, DuPage and northern Will counties, and the Bulls postponed their game after condensation made the United Center court unplayable.