1954 - A deluge of 6.72 inches of rain in 48 hours flooded the Chicago River, causing ten million dollars damage in the Chicago area.
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Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Night: Rain showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Fri's High Temperature
100 at Death Valley, CA and Stovepipe Wells, CA
Fri's Low Temperature
17 at 32 Miles West Southwest Of Bynum, MT
Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.
Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.