Has Joliet, Illinois flooded?

Yes, the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers both flood regularly in Joliet; the 1996 and 2013 floods were the worst in recent memory, with the Des Plaines exceeding 25 feet and submerging highways and hundreds of homes for days.

Does Joliet, IL get severe thunderstorms?

Yes, Joliet is positioned directly in the path of severe thunderstorm complexes from the western Illinois plains; large hail, straight-line winds above 70 mph, and tornado touchdowns are regular spring events.

What is Joliet, Illinois's record high temperature?

Joliet's record high is 111°F, recorded during the extreme summer of 1934.

Why does Joliet, IL flood so often?

Joliet sits at the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers in nearly flat terrain, making it difficult to move water off the Chicago metropolitan plain.

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