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

Most of the Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather, with a severe thunderstorm watch issued Monday. Here's how things will unfold.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.

A dark shelf cloud rolled over Chicago on August 18 as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of strong to severe storms in northern Illinois. Timelapse footage recorded by Craig Shimala shows the ominous cloud sweeping across the city skyline.

Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for key parts of Chicago on Friday, urging approximately 600,000 residents to take immediate action to protect life and property.

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.

CBS News Meteorologist Kylee Miller says we still can't rule out having an isolated storm pop up during the afternoon.