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Flooding is one of the most significant weather hazards in the U.S., from both damage costs and human casualties.  More information can be found at weather.gov/safety/flood. Spanish resources can be found here.

Prepare for Flooding, Before it Happens!

Learn more about your flood risk from the FEMA Map Service Center

Learn more about the Hydrology Program of NWS Chicago, including the hydrology of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana

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