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Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Midwest as flash flood threat heads to the South

Smoke from the more than 700 wildfires burning in Canada is continuing to blanket parts of the Midwest for a final day.

Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest

In central Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire has burned 48,000 acres and is 7% contained as evacuation orders have been put in ...

Worst tsunami risk appears to pass U.S. after 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia

Fears of a devastating tsunami faded Wednesday for the U.S. after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off ...

Gage Park recovers from extensive flood damage: 'I couldn't believe it'

Ald. Ray Lopez described the flooding as “horrendous” with some residents dealing with more than 2 feet of water. He's ...
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Why floods are becoming more dangerous and what we can do to prevent them

As floodwaters surged through Texas earlier this month, scientists were quick to point to a sobering reality: These disasters ...

Flood Watches remain in effect for portions of Chicagoland

Rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches in 30 minutes and 3 inches in one hour were expected over the area and officials are ...

Flood damage assessment survey due Sunday for Chicago residents affected by recent flash flooding

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management (OEMC) is asking residents who received water in their basements during the flash ...
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Bluegrass Ambassadors And ReString Appalachia Launch Fundraiser/ Raffle For Béla Fleck Prototype Banjo For Texas Flood Victims

Bluegrass Ambassadors And ReString Appalachia Launch Fundraiser/ Raffle For Béla Fleck Prototype Banjo For Texas Flood ...

Chicago residents should report any flash flooding from rain over last week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are being asked to report any flooding from rain over the last week. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said Wednesday that residents who ...