Southern Illinois Flooding. Carmi, Mt. Carmel 5-12-61
Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1649
Run Time
0h 6m 22s
0h 6m 22s
Format
16mm
16mm
Color
B&W
B&W
Sound
Silent
Silent
Date Produced
May 12 1961
May 12 1961
Abstract
This film documents flooding in Carmi and Mount Carmel, Illinois on May 12, 1961.
This film documents flooding in Carmi and Mount Carmel, Illinois on May 12, 1961.
Description
The film begins with tracking footage taken from a motorboat of flooded neighborhoods in Carmi, and shows officials as they monitor flooding from a bridge. The film concludes with extensive aerial footage of the regions surrounding Carmi and Mount Carmel, Illinois.
The Wabash River at Mount Carmel reached a crest of 26.3 feet which was eight feet above flood stage, and the Little Wabash River at Carmi crested at 38.55 feet. Approximately 40 percent of Carmi's surrounding White County was underwater.
The film begins with tracking footage taken from a motorboat of flooded neighborhoods in Carmi, and shows officials as they monitor flooding from a bridge. The film concludes with extensive aerial footage of the regions surrounding Carmi and Mount Carmel, Illinois.
The Wabash River at Mount Carmel reached a crest of 26.3 feet which was eight feet above flood stage, and the Little Wabash River at Carmi crested at 38.55 feet. Approximately 40 percent of Carmi's surrounding White County was underwater.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Form
Related Place
Illinois (represents)