A man abruptly robs a store, demanding payment and taking all the goods, as floodwaters begin rising rapidly outside. The shop staff scramble to pack supplies amid warnings that the water is rising three feet every ten minutes and the area will soon be submerged. One character, Celia, dismisses the flood threat as exaggeration, causing conflict with others who insist the danger is real. As the floodwaters surge and a building collapses, panic spreads and the urgency to evacuate escalates. Despite the chaos, some remain focused on trivial matters, highlighting the tension before the looming disaster forces a critical decision.