<p>Flash-flood warnings were in place for large parts of Illinois in and around Chicago on Wednesday, July 12. Heavy rain overnight triggered flash flooding</a> in much of the region.</p><p>Police had to use rubber rafts to help motorists stranded because of high water in Fox Lake, according to a news report</a>. Thousands were without power, and at least one commuter train line was suspended because of the flooding. Credit: Twitter/KKirkscey via Storyful</p><br />
