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One of the tornadoes touched down near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Severe storms spawned multiple tornadoes across northern Illinois on Wednesday evening that knocked down trees, ripped off roofs and disrupted hundreds of flights in the Chicago area. There were at least five reported tornadoes in the Prairie State -- two in Cook County and one each in DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties. One of the twisters that touched down in Cook County reportedly damaged warehouses on the west side of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Damage to homes and other buildings were reported elsewhere, according to the National Weather Service. MORE: Tips on how to stay safe from a tornado More than 170 flights departing O'Hare International Airport were canceled while over 500 were delayed on Wednesday, according to the flight tracking service FlightAware. There were two other reported tornadoes in Iowa...

A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid the severe flooding in New York City, officials said. A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid the severe flooding that's pounding New York City, officials said. "Zoo staff monitored the sea lion as she explored the area before returning to the familiar surroundings of the pool and the company of the other two sea lions," Jim Breheny, director of the Bronx Zoo and executive vice president of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoos and Aquarium, said in a statement. The sea lion never beached the zoo's secondary perimeter, Breheny said. The water has since receded and the Animals are safe in their exhibit, he said. MORE: New York City faces major flooding as heavy rain inundates region The zoo is closed on Friday due to the severe weather. Flash flood warnings were issued across all five New York City boroughs on Friday as heavy rain hit the region. A sea lion ...

The New York City area is experiencing major flooding as heavy rain slams New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. New York City is facing major flooding as heavy rain slams New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Flash flood warnings were issued on Friday in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island. Some of the most severe flooding is in Brooklyn, which has had more than 7 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. A woman walks through rain and flood waters in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Sept. 29, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters A person walks away from his vehicle after it got stuck in high water on the Prospect Expressway during heavy rain and flooding on Sept. 29, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images MORE: 3 lifesaving tactics to use if in a car during a flash flood New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy have declared states of emergency. The rainfall rate exceeded 2 inches per hour in Brookl...

Three people have died and as many as four people remain unaccounted for after torrential rain caused flash flooding in Upper Makefield Township in Pennsylvania Saturday. Three people have died and as many as four people remain unaccounted for after torrential rain caused flash flooding in Upper Makefield Township in Pennsylvania Saturday, according to a press release. The worst of the flooding occurred along Route 532, between Aqueduct Road and Wrightstown Road, police said. The flash flooding caught many people on the road by surprise, and several people were trapped in their vehicles, according to the Upper Makefield Township Police Department. The aftermath of flooding in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 15, is seen in this photo supplied by Nick Primola. Nick Primola MORE: Fatality confirmed in Vermont flooding amid extreme weather nationwide Three people were swept away by the floodwaters and were later found dead, police said. Authorities said they were able to save one woman...

President Joe Biden has declared part of South Florida a disaster area after record flooding struck the area earlier this month FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- President Joe Biden declared Florida's Broward County a disaster area Friday, two weeks after record-breaking rain left parts of Fort Lauderdale and its suburbs flooded. Gov. Ron DeSantis had requested the declaration earlier this week. The declaration makes Broward residents and Business owners who incurred damage to their homes and other property eligible for a wide range of federal loans and other assistance. Local governments and nonprofit organizations are also eligible. More than 2 feet (0.6 meters) of rain fell in some parts of the county on April 12. The 1-in-1,000-year deluge left some neighborhoods with up to 3 feet (0.9 meters) of water. About 1,000 homes were severely damaged, according to the state. The flooding also closed the airport for almost two days. Gas deliveries to the port were also slowed, causing long li...

The West Coast is bracing for another major storm that is expected to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and mudslides this week. After significant rainfall last week, the West Coast is bracing for another major storm that is expected to bring the threat of flooding rain, damaging winds and mudslides. A "potent atmospheric river" will start impacting Northern California on Wednesday, before moving to the central and southern coast into Thursday, the National Weather Service said. The worst of the major storm is expected to hit the West Coast Wednesday afternoon into the evening. ABC News Damaging winds gusts of at least 50 mph are forecast Wednesday as the front moves in, with gusts up to 70 mph possible near the coast. The gusty winds may down trees and cause power outages, the agency warned. The storm will bring "substantial rainfall to the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast on top of already saturated soils," the National Weather Service said. MORE: Sa...

Aerial photos show California's devastating flooding. California has been experiencing extreme weather, including a "relentless parade of atmospheric rivers" -- storms that are long plumes of moisture stretching out into the Pacific capable of dropping staggering amounts of rain and snow. With the rolling series of storms have come powerful winds and high surfs. The storms have caused mass evacuations, along with widespread power outages, downed trees and difficult driving conditions. Parts of California have received more than 3 feet of rain since Christmas, while the Sierra Nevada Mountains have had a record snowy start to the season, already surpassing seasonal averages. At least 17 people have died. These aerial photos show the devastating impact across the state. A home sits partially underwater in Gilroy, California, Jan. 9. A flooded home sits partially underwater in Gilroy, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images In the Chatsworth neighborhood o...

One person was found dead in their vehicle in California on Sunday morning, as a winter storm brought flooding and heavy snow to the state. One person was found dead in their vehicle in California on Sunday morning, as a winter storm brought flooding and heavy snow to the state, a Sacramento Metro Fire spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. A Sacramento Metro Fire spokes person confirmed that the deceased was recovered from their flood ed vehicle in the southernmost part of Sacramento County, near the city of Elk Grove. The identity and cause of death of the deceased haven't been confirmed pending a coroner's examination, according to Sacramento Metro Fire. MORE: San Francisco sees record rain as flooding shuts down highway The National Weather Service in Sacramento issued flash flood warnings for the area, urging drivers to stay off the road. A levee break in several places caused the flood ing in the area, Sacramento Metro Fire Captain and Public Information Officer Parker Wi...