Videos of the devastation

Midwest flood 2008

Here is a video just taken on June 27, 2008 after 3.6 inches of rain in just over two days that compounded the problems already in existence.

This small bridge is representative of so many in the area, there is great need for help fixing infrastructure.

All of these videos are shot by non-professionals, but hopefully the importance of what is show comes through clearly.

Here is a scary look at flooding of the Kankakee River:

This aerial video shows Freeport, IL flooding:

Local volunteers filling sandbags in Dallas City, IL - another very small community:

This is not an uncommon site, makeshift river crossing: