Record-breaking rainfall fell in northern Illinois between 6 a.m. Jan. 29 and 6 a.m. Jan. 30.
According to the National Weather Service, 1.33 inches of rain fell in Chicago, which broke the previous record of .92 inches in 1947.
Here's a look at some local rainfall totals from the National Weather Service Office in Chicago:
Wheaton - 1.62
Huntley - 1.59
Crystal Lake - 1.57
Algonquin - 1.53
Buffalo Grove - 1.31
Palatine - 1.30
Lake Zurich - 1.16
Lake Bluff - 1.13
Hawthorn Woods - 1.08
Arlington Heights - 1.08
Barrington - .92
Record-Breaking Rainfall Reported in Chicago
How much rain fell around northern Illinois between Jan. 29 and 6 a.m. Jan. 30?
Chicago?? I have family flying down to FL Fri. Yes sunny FL. No more snow. We paid our dues for many years! And yes rain is always better then snow unless storms are involved! KJB