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Watch: Drone shows massive water main break wreaking havoc in frozen Chicago suburb

todayFebruary 14, 2025

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SKOKIE, Ill. – A massive water main break inundated a snow-laden neighborhood in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, Illinois, on Friday, flooding homes and cars and causing a frozen mess.FOX 32 Chicago reports the flooding stretches for nearly a mile from the break site, with some areas reporting as much as 8 inches of water depth. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERWhat’s worse, the region is gripped in an arctic blast with temperatures dropping into single digits. Located north of Chicago, Skokie saw temperatures drop to around 5 degrees Friday morning.  Flood waters have started to freeze, creating dangerous conditions on the roads and sidewalks for drivers and pedestrians. The freeze also caused some of the submerged cars to become stuck in the frozen water.But the impacts of the burst water main extended beyond flooded streets. The affected neighborhoods are under a boil water order until further notice, with some homes reporting little if any available water pressure.Local schools either closed or went to online learning, while three nearby hospitals canceled all appointments on Friday.City workers are at the scene trying to solve the issue.

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