Johnstown Flood - Wikipedia
WebThe Johnstown Flood, sometimes referred to locally as Great Flood of 1889, occurred on Friday, May 31, 1889, after the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, located on the south fork of the Little Conemaugh River, 14 miles (23 km) upstream of the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States.
Over 2,000 die in the Johnstown Flood | May 31, 1889 | HISTORY
WebNov 13, 2009 · 1889. Over 2,000 die in the Johnstown Flood. The South Fork Dam in Pennsylvania collapses on May 31, 1889, causing the Johnstown Flood, killing more than 2,200 people. Johnstown is 60 miles...
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
WebThe South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers."
How America’s Most Powerful Men Caused America’s Deadliest Flood
WebAug 11, 2017 · They were too late. As the dam burst, a 30- to-40-foot-high wave rushed the 14 miles toward Johnstown. The flood was as wide as the Mississippi River and three times more powerful than Niagara...
Johnstown flood | Disaster, Conemaugh River, Dam Failure
WebJul 25, 2023 · Johnstown flood, disastrous flood that occurred in 1889 in the town of Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown lies at the confluence of the Conemaugh River and Stony Creek; at the time of the flood it was a leading U.S. steelmaking centre. At 3:10 pm on May 31, the South Fork Dam, a poorly maintained earthfill.
Facts about the 1889 Flood - Johnstown Area Heritage Association
WebHere is a list of some of the most descriptive facts about the Johnstown flood. 2,209 people died. (Click here for a PDF list of flood victims, including their addresses, ages and burial places.) 99 entire families died, including 396 …
Johnstown flood of 1977 - Wikipedia
WebOn July 19, 1977, a deluge of rain hit the area around Johnstown during the night. Nearly 12 inches (300 millimetres) of rain fell in 24 hours when a thunderstorm stalled over the area, and six dams in the area over-topped and failed.
Flood History - Johnstown Area Heritage Association
WebJohnstown Flood Museum Flood History An overview of the 1889 tragedy Help keep the story of the Johnstown Flood alive for a new generation! David McCullough, author of The Johnstown Flood, has endorsed our $2.5 million campaign to refurbish and renovate the Johnstown Flood Museum, as seen below.
1936 & 1977 Floods - Johnstown Area Heritage Association
WebOn March 17, 1936, Johnstown experienced a devastating flood caused by heavy runoff from melting snow and three days of rain. Before the waters receded the following day, the flood had risen to 14 feet in some areas. About two dozen people died in the flood, while 77 buildings were destroyed– nearly 3,000 more were severely damaged.
The Johnstown Flood | Visit Johnstown Pennsylvania
WebThe Johnstown Flood Museum recreates the 1889 Flood with exhibits, artifacts and the Academy Award® winning film, The Johnstown Flood, the only museum-commissioned documentary that has won an Academy Award® in the short subject documentary category.
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