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Trent Ford
Coverage of Trent Ford in the Nexus archive.
Deep Tunnelplace1Thornton reservoirplace1McCook reservoirplace1Majewski reservoirplace1Metropolitan Water Reclamation Districtorganization1Friends of the Chicago Riverorganization1Margaret Frisbieperson1Illinoisplace1Indianaplace1Kansasplace1Jefferson Countyplace1Sedgwick Countyplace1Gibson Countyplace1Blythe Chapelplace1Storm Prediction Centerorganization1National Weather Serviceorganization1Jeff Bullardperson1Bruce Vanovenperson1Mike Wilderperson1tornadoestopic1
- Deep Tunnel has never reached its limit. After a weekend of heavy rains it’s almost full
Chicago's Deep Tunnel floodwater system is nearly full after heavy rains, with two reservoirs at 94% and 98% capacity. Eleven suburban communities face river flooding risks, and sewer overflows into the Chicago River are possible. Experts warn the system is insufficient and more water storage solutions are needed.
- Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east
Tornadoes killed three people in Illinois, Indiana, and Kansas, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Over 30 tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Indiana, with storm threats shifting east to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.