Jesse Walters and Tammy King of JWSevereWeather and Storm Chasing Video document historic river flooding along the Rock River between Roscoe and Rockford, Illinois on March 17, 2019. Recent rainfall and continued melting of snow and ice are the driving force behind this historic flood situation, likely rivaling flood waters from 2008.
Shot Description
Shot 1-2 – Two vehicles turn around while a SUV plows through on Roscoe Road in Roscoe, Illinois
Shots 3-6 – A car is half submerged in the driveway of a residence on Park Ridge Road in Loves Park, Illinois
Shot 7-10 – Residences overtaken by flooding along the Ralston Road bridge in Machesney Park, Illinois
Shot 11-12 – A local motel in Loves Park, Illinois being overtaken by flood waters along Park Ridge Road
Shot 13-16 – Flood scenes from Martin Memorial Park in Loves Park, Illinois including a home from across the river, half submerged portable toilet and park office.
Shot 17-19 – Flood gauge reading and debris flow in the Rock River on Ralston Road in Machesney Park, Illinois
Shot 20-23 – Flood scenes from Shorewood Park, home of the Ski Broncs, in Loves Park, Illinois
Shot 24-25 – Swift water current in the Rock River in Loves Park
Shot 26-29 – Signs of warning of the flooding situation at Riverside Park in Roscoe, Illinois
Shots 30-32 – Shots of “water on pavement” signs along closed portions of Roscoe and Gleasman Roads in Roscoe, Illinois
SID: Jesse Walters