Massive pipe burst amid torrential rains leave flooded mess in Chicago
Torrential rains left a mess in several Chicago neighborhoods, perhaps none more than in Albany Park where a massive pipe burst, shooting water into the sky and flooding basements with more than a foot and a half of water.
Severe flooding in Chicago neighborhood sends water jetting into air
Chicago was hit by severe flooding on Sunday as a rainstorm pounded the city. This video shows water jetting into the air in the Albany Park neighborhood.
CHICAGO - The rain that hit Chicago on Sunday left chaos behind: roads underwater, basements flooded and water jetting into the sky.
Around 7 a.m. along North Harding in Albany Park, a massive pipe burst underground, shooting water upwards. Hours later, all that was left was a huge opening in the ground. Water service into nearby homes was also impacted.
Water shooting into air during heavy rain in Chicago
Water shoots into the air during heavy rain in Chicago on Sunday.
Soliz Rodriguez says more than a foot and a half of water backed up into his basement. His family immediately rushed to purchase a water pump from the store. A computer, game system and other electronics were destroyed.
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"A quarter of our basement is ruined. We lost a lot of family photos. It kinda sucks, but we’ll rebuild," Rodriguez told FOX 32 Chicago.
Jet of water towers over Chicago street
Water shoots high above a street in Chicago after heavy rain resulted in flooding Sunday.
Torrential rains much of the day left many North Side streets cluttered with debris. One guy could be seen digging his car out from fallen branches along North Keystone. Alleys and sidewalks were also flooded.
At Ravenswood and Foster, video showed Chicago firefighters standing by, working to assist stalled vehicles under flooded viaducts.
Water jets above Chicago street
A jet of water shot into the air over a street in Chicago after heavy rain in the area on Sunday.
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management advises residents to use caution and avoid driving through standing water, viaducts and other low-lying areas.
No injuries were reported from the damage.
Heavy rain reduces visibility in Chicago area
Heavy rain is captured on video reducing visibility in the Chicago metropolitan area during the early morning of September 11. (Credit: Joseph Lejcar via Storyful)