Chicago, United States - August 12, 2025 A dramatic video recorded by Kein Bartlett on August 12, 2025, shows a manhole violently lifted by surging water during a severe rainstorm, sending a powerful eruption of water and possibly sewage into the street. The footage captures turbulent flows around the manhole, with a nearby streetlamp and parked car partially engulfed, highlighting the extreme flooding and stress on the city’s infrastructure. The storm emphasizes the challenges Chicago faces during intense weather events, as heavy rainfall overwhelms streets and urban systems. Kein Bartlett said he had never witnessed anything like it, calling the scene “INSANE” and describing it as “apocalypse” conditions.