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Des Plaines Flooding From 2013: Flashback Friday

Take a look back at photos from 2013, when flood waters took over much of Des Plaines.

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DES PLAINES, IL — While rain could be in the forecast from Sunday through next Wednesday in Des Plaines, it's highly unlikely that the totals were come anywhere close to what the city experienced back in April of 2013. That's when local officials declared a state of emergency, schools were closed and sand bags were used in many parts of town to help alleviate the flooding issues caused by a major rainfall.

Take a look back at these photos from the time. ALSO: More Des Plaines 2013 Flooding Photos From Patch

There isn't usually a lake in front of the Des Plaines Fire Department. But that's what it looked like in April of 2013. Photo by Tim Moran
The famous "first McDonald's" in Des Plaines was closed due to flooding. Photo by Tim Moran
A look at more of the flooding in downtown Des Plaines. Photo by Tim Moran
Some parked cars in the neighborhoods of Des Plaines had nowhere to go. Photo by Tim Moran
Streets were impassable as well. Photo by Tim Moran
Sand bags are used to help prevent the inside of McDonald's from flooding. Photo by Tim Moran

Top photo by Tim Moran, Patch file photos

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