The Village of Oregon was one the worst hit areas in Dane County.
Water levels rose as high as 4 or 5 feet as the creeks swelled their banks. Many people have already been evacuated from their homes, and many more soon could be.

"We're about ready to cross N. Burr Oak, we're in the middle of the road," said Tom Mcevoy as he traveled in his canoe.

Last night the Town of Oregon received upwards of 7 inches of rain.

"My wife woke me up at six in the morning and said, 'oh my God you have to look at the back yard.' And I looked at the back yard and it was a lake," commented Bruce MacArthur.

The flooding began Saturday night during the Packer's game, and by Sunday morning 5 houses had already been evacuated. The people had to leave so quickly that they couldn't salvage anything and a lot of it will be ruined.

Throughout the night the people not evacuated from their homes were desperately trying to save them.

"As fast as I was emptying it, it was filling up again," explained Roger Mueller.

"I've lived here for about 16 years," stated Mcevoy. "And this is as bad as I have ever seen it"

At about 11:00 in the morning the water stopped rising, and those affected banded together in preparation for more. They filled 6 dump truck loads of sand into bags and built numerous retaining walls. But, in true Oregon fashion, they did not do it alone.

"We had a lot of help from neighbors and people that weren't neighbors that drove out here to help out," said MacArthur. "We couldn't have done it without them. So, thanks to all them."

"That is just what Oregon's all about," stated a proud Jim Snow. "I grew up here. I can remember it being a third of what it is. Everyone just always helps out in the community. We got them from everywhere."

After all the work was done, it was time to relax and let the kids play. But, for those at the edge of the water line, all they can do is wait and hope as more rain approaches.

The water backed up after a drainage grate clogged with debris. In the Dega Memorial Park area, which was the worst hit, about 25 homes were affected. Most did not have insurance.