Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Winter 2015-2016 Events

April 2, 2016: Strong winds and snow squalls

Meteorological Winter 2015-2016 Recap: A mild and below normal snowfall winter

March 3, 2016: Several inches of snow south of I-80

February 29-March 1, 2016: Several inches across far northeast IL

February 24, 2016: Blizzard conditions in northwest IN and far eastern IL, with totals over a foot

February 19, 2016: High wind event brings 60+mph gusts

February 14-15, 2016: 2" to 4" of snow across the area

January 20, 2016: Minor 1" to 3" of snow, with highest amounts south of I-80

January 18, 2016: Wind chills bottom out at -20° to -28°

January 11-12, 2016: Minor snow event brings 1" to 4" and blowing snow

January 11, 2016: Subzero lows across much of the area

January 9, 2016: Minor snow event brings 1" to 4" across northern Illinois

December 28, 2015: Sleet & freezing rain event; likely daily sleet record for Chicago

December 2, 2015: Minor snow event brings moderate snow & low visibility during morning rush hour

November 20-21, 2015: Second largest November snowstorm on record for Rockford & Chicago; totals up to 18" near WI stateline

NWS Chicago Past Events Page

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