Here's How a Car Can Be Damaged During a Flood

Here's how a car can be damaged during a flood

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As flash floods continue to challenge the Rockford area, experts are sounding an alarm about the hidden dangers posed to vehicles caught in deep water. What may seem like a minor puddle during heavy rain can quickly submerge a car, leading to complex and costly damage. "If the water gets to the bottom of the door sills, in the engine compartment, there’s a tube that pulls air into the engine," said Joe Vettore, district m…

Heavy Rainfall; Strong Storms Possible

July 11, 2025 9a From the National Weather Service:  In addition to the heavy rain and localized flooding threat today, there is the potential for a few strong thunderstorms along and south of I-94 to the WI/IL border this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and small hail being the main concern. However, it will depend on where the front sets up. -0

Flash Flood Threat in Northern Illinois: 2+ Inches of Rain Per Hour Expected Near I-80 Tonight - Legalization Profiles

Illinois’s RockfordParts of Winnebago County are already seeing flash flooding, and as the heavy rains continue in northern Illinois, the situation is expected to get worse overnight. Particularly in regions close to and north of Interstate 80, slow-moving thunderstorms have the potential to produce more than two inches of rain per hour. The greatest risk of flash floods extends from the Quad Cities to Rockford and into the Chicago metro area, a…

Flash Flood Threat in Northern Illinois: 2+ Inches of Rain Per Hour Expected Near I-80 Tonight

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rockford, Illinois – Flash flooding is already affecting parts of Winnebago County and is likely to worsen overnight as torrential rainfall continues across northern Illinois. Slow-moving thunderstorms could drop over two inches of rain per hour, especially in areas near and north of Interstate 80. According to the National Weather Servic…