High water mark of 1936 flood

High water mark of 1936 flood
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA), US
Several days of heavy rain and the melting of a heavy winter's snow caused a disasterous flood in the city of Pittsburgh on March 17-18, 1936.

The Ohio River waters peaked at 46 feet (21 feet above flood stage). The flood killed over 60 people and destroyed about 100,000 buildings.
Several days of heavy rain and the melting of a heavy winter's snow caused a disasterous flood in the city of Pittsburgh on March 17-18, 1936.

The Ohio River waters peaked at 46 feet (21 feet above flood stage). The flood killed over 60 people and destroyed about 100,000 buildings.
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By: milwhcky

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