The afternoon rain caused problems in particular in the west Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. Some drivers tried their luck in high water, while other roadways were impassable. The area is prone to flooding, but the flooding it experienced was serious.

For the remainder of today, we will be on the storm watch. There is a chance for severe storms until roughly 9pm, especially south of Chicago. If we have a severe storm, all threats are possible including torrential rain,