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Northeast Devastated By Floods
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keywords: united states, northeast states, natural disaster, floods, flooding, water damage
Synopsis: Sixty hours of torrential rains unleashes over 19 inches of water on six unsuspecting Northeastern States leaving 35,000 homes and 200 dead...(read more)
- Date: 1955
- Duration: 00:02:22
- Sound: No
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
Northeast Devastated By Floods
The most destructive flood in American history devastates six northeastern states. Sixty hours of torrential rains pour down 19 inches of water on soil saturated and rivers swollen by Hurricane Connie. Rising without warning, the floods take a shocking toll. There are over 200 known dead, over 35,000 homeless, and billions of dollars worth of property damaged. Dozens of small communities were completely devastated, a tragedy of national proportions. Shows aerial views of the destruction caused by the flood waters.
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- Newsreels: 1955 - August 22
