The narrative follows two young camera operators who abandon a rural vacation to film a catastrophic Mississippi flood. They travel into inundated regions, record overturned houses and rescues, join relief efforts, face lost films and mechanical setbacks, and survive hazards including storms, fire, collisions, and drifting wreckage. Separated and cast adrift at times, they improvise rafts, search for missing companions, and persistently pursue footage while aiding victims, ultimately encountering government rescue and reunions. The story blends adventure, disaster reportage, and youthful resourcefulness.