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1993 Midwest flooding

Coverage of 1993 Midwest flooding in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 19:11 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 19:11 UTC
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Deep Tunneltopic1Thornton reservoirplace1McCook reservoirplace1Metropolitan Water Reclamation Districtorganization1Chicagoplace1
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  • SCIENCEJul 6 · 19:11 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
    The System Built To Prevent Massive Floods In Chicago Near Capacity After ‘Stunning’ Rainfall

    Chicago's Deep Tunnel stormwater system is near capacity due to record rainfall, with the Thornton Reservoir at 94% full and the McCook Reservoir reaching capacity multiple times this year. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District warns of potential river flooding in south suburbs if reservoirs overflow, as summer rainfall totals far exceed historical averages.