CHICAGO (CBS) -- Waves of rain may create a flood threat for the Chicago area, especially from Monday sunset through Tuesday. Models are slowing the forward speed of the entire system, and with ...

Less than 1% of properties in Chicago are in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) high-risk flood zone, where homeowners are required to purchase flood insurance, if they have a ...

overflowing creeks and streams and flooded basements across the Chicago area. Up to 6 inches of rain fell in suburban Cicero and Berwyn by midday, according to the NWS website. Flood warnings had ...

Waterfront homes are a dream for many buyers, but they are more susceptible to flooding than homes located inland. Flood ...

You can use FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to look up your property's flood zone. Be patient with this map and website, as it can take a while to load. Once you can see your address on the map ...