The storm that ripped through Cameron, Illinois was growing in intensity in Monmouth before it got to Cameron.
News 8 viewers shared photos and video from Monmouth, Illinois as the storm blew through Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Monmouth Police said there was widespread flooding throughout the city and some of the downtown streets were swamped by heavy rains.
Ameren Illinois outage maps showed thousands of customers without power after the storms. The city's hospital was operating on emergency generators and initiated an Incident Command which prepared the staff in case there were any injuries.
Illinois State Police said around 11:30 p.m. that United High School near Monmouth has been set up as a temporary shelter for anyone who has been displaced by the storm.
