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3 storiesnewest firstlatest August 15, 2026
New York City officials are reaching out to Queens homeowners, including those in Hollis, to gauge interest in voluntary property buyouts under the Resilient Acquisitions program, aiming to lower flood risk where mitigation infrastructure is limited.
An NWS flash flood watch covers Chicago from Friday night into Saturday morning as thunderstorms are expected to dump rain at rates over three inches per hour, increasing flood risk after earlier rains.
The National Weather Service issued flood advisories for four Chicago-area counties after thunderstorms produced nearly 1.5 inches of rain per hour, with the warnings lasting until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
