Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on local roads in northwest Indiana on Monday night, with some even closing down to traffic because of standing water.

The sensors, which are being deployed over the next 18 months, use sonar technology to detect when water levels rise and create real-time flood maps for different city agencies.

Severe thunderstorms put on a light show over the skies of Chicago Monday night, while drowning parts of the city in flash flooding below.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday blamed climate change and a poorly built water management system on the recent flooding impacting the West and Southwest sides.

It’s been no rest for the weary in the Windy City this summer, which has faced multiple damaging flooding events just since the start of July.

A flood advisory remains in effect for northeast Illinois including Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, weather officials said.

Strong storms could bring high winds, heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of the Chicago area on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for DeKalb and Kane counties until 4:30 p.