Streets Flooded After Waves Crash Over Chicago Lakeshore

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Winds brought on by a winter storm caused severe lakeshore flooding in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, January 11. A lakeshore flood warning was in effect through 6 am Sunday.

According to the flood warning, wind gusts up to 50 mph built waves to 14 to 18 feet, with some waves reaching 23 feet high.

Local news reported roads were closed and officials were warning drivers of the flooding.

This footage shows waves crashing over the lakeshore to flood nearby streets. Credit: Eric Allix Rogers via Storyful