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PHOTOS: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding Throughout Lemont

Hours of severe storms resulted in a big mess for residents and Public Works employees.

Theresa Kwiatkowski, Neighbor
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Hours of severe thunderstorms brought heavy downpours and flash flooding to Lemont on Thursday, resulting in road closures throughout the village.

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To send in your photos of Thursday's storms, email amanda@patch.com.

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