<p>The Rockford Fire Department rescued people from cars submerged in rising floodwater in Rockford, Illinois, on Monday, June 18.</p><p>Several counties in northern Illinois, including Winnebago and Boone, were under flood warnings Monday after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than four hours, according to local news reports</a>.</p><p>Several hospitals</a> reported flooding, and the National Weather Service said the fire department made rescues from 15 vehicles. <br />This video shows the Rockford Fire Department and volunteers rescuing people stuck in cars. One car can be seen standing vertically in the video, and the water appeared waist-high or above. <br />All roads that were closed re-opened on Tuesday, according to news reports</a>, and there were no reported injuries or major damage at that time. Credit: Gary Marchlewicz via Storyful</p><br />
