1972 flood in pottstown patch

The old pottstown historic district was listed on the national register of historic places in 1985. In central pennsylvania, the susquehanna river crested at 32. Article about the flood, followed by photographs of flooded streets, destroyed houses and other damage. The mercury from pottstown, pennsylvania on june 23, 1972. Extent and frequency of floods on the schuylkill river near. Jun 09, 2015 in 1972, the civic improvement tax, a. Action stage11 ft, sewers in pottstown area, due to high and backwater effects, begin to flood. Grateful dead live at century ii convention hall on 1972. The effects of agnes were widespread, from the caribbean to canada, with much of the east coast of the united states affected. Damage was heaviest in pennsylvania, where agnes was the states wettest tropical cyclone. The river that overflowed her banks is the frankstown branch of the juniata river.

On june 19th the house appropriation committee approved seven hundred thousand dollars for the project. At least two cars were filled with water and had to be towed. In pittsburgh, the storm dumped 11 inches of rain during a threeday period. The pottstown mercurys headlines in late june 1972 were as dramatic as they come in the newspaper business. See more ideas about atlantic hurricane, pennsylvania image and weather storm. Army corps of engineers, pittsburgh district, under the direction of the u. The best july 4th fireworks on the east coast june 15, 2016. The susquehanna river spilled over its banks and into our neighborhoods, causing such damage that president richard nixon, who would later. The 1972 flood in new yorks southern tier images of america.

A flood control project was started in the summer of 1972. Remembering the flood of 1972 pennington county emergency. Dec 12, 2009 they both were instrumental in organizing rescue and reconstruction assistance for south pottstown during the devastating flood of hurricane agnes in 1972. The columbian booklet series of the columbia county historical society, reprint and revision of the edition of 1972, vol. Words like devastate, critical, massive, and destruction were bolded across the. Jul 15, 2015 but for the construction of 10 flood control dams that ring pittsburgh, the u. Memories tell the tale of the 72 flood news, sports. Spring carlisle 2020 06172020 06202020 carlisle pa fairgrounds bryn mawr rd carlisle pa 170 carlisle, pennsylvania. Rita was so expert at her job, that when she retired in 1986, she was replaced by three persons a township manager, a secretary and a treasurer. Pottstown pulled together to survive hurricane agnes.

Flooding at pottstown road bridge at kickapoo creek youtube. June 9, 1972 all times are mountain daylight time 9. Friday june 23, 1972, while directing traffic in montgomery during the flood. Agnes in 1972, according to longtime pottstown residents. Posted by solomons words for the wise at 6122009 06. Atlantic hurricane keystone state june 22 40th anniversary interesting history pennsylvania mother nature caribbean memories. The wyoming valley observer, publisher, paul warnagiris was able to print the weekly paper as people were hungry for the news during that natural disaster.

Several dams and flood control projects had been completed since the 1936 flooding which helped to temper the flooding. The fort pitt museum was deluged with four feet of water. This is an old super 8 film, actual footage of the flood, transformed into digital format. Major flood stage22 ft, the hanover street bridge is closed. Danville pa flood of 1972 and more local footage youtube. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a montgomery physician. Pottstown residents of pottstown and surrounding areas began cleaning up saturday after a severe storm friday night delivered high winds and heavy rain, leaving flooding. See a list of all of the official weather advisories, warnings, and severe weather alerts for pottstown, pa. The wellsville daily reporter website has photos from the 1972 flood. The point was submerged to the portal bridge and beyond.

Pa coronavirus death toll passes 3k as 554 more reported tuesday. After four days of torrential rainfall from a storm called agnes, the rains became even heavier and steadier in the early morning hours of june 22, 1972. The next time pittsburgh experienced flooding of this magnitude was during the winter of 1996, when a blizzard, followed by rain and warm temperatures, caused the city to be inundated with a flood of ice and water reaching 34. Army corps of engineers estimated, the waters that inundated the golden triangle would have been two feet higher than that of the famous march 1936 flood on st.

The user of this information should always consult official fema flood maps and certified elevation data if. Old pottstown historic district, pottstown borough. Issue devoted to the aftermath of the hurricane agnes flood of 1972, when the susquehanna river completely overflowed. Lantern walk to recall 1972 flood september 27, 2012 at 11. Through stunning images, the 1972 flood in new yorks southern tier chronicles the extraordinary destruction of twisted rail lines, devastated streets, exhausted recovery workers, rivers bursting their banks, cars on houses, and houses on cars, all while capturing the communities rebuilding efforts and recovery of the glass museum treasures. Select the print icon in the top right corner of the map and select print in the dialogue box. Lebanon daily news from lebanon, pennsylvania on july 28. Everyone routinely cites 91772 as the premier the other one, perhaps in dead history. The pottstown mercury s headlines in late june 1972 were as dramatic as they come in the newspaper business. Jun 25, 2012 forty years ago today, hurricane agnes moved from pennsylvania into western new york, having wreaked havoc on much of the state.

The pottstown area was hit hard with flooding in montgomery county. The flood of 96 was the 4th largest in 4 years of recorded flood history. Times leader photo store many of us are quite familiar with the events. Susquehanna river, pa hurricane agnes flood of 1972. This video is part of a 4 hour conversation with the late elder silvercloud who lived in conowingo, maryland until his passing from cancer in 2005. Knowledge of the frequency and extent of flooding is an important requirement for the design of all works of man bordering or encroaching on flood plains. Overnight, an additional 12 feet of water accumulated, causing the river to break through the dikes and flood into the crystal city, submerging homes and businesses, including the corning museum of glass and. Dec 18, 2019 explore cristyettas board 1972 flood in harrisburg pa. Sanders faces attacks in democrats debatestage clash.

Union pacific 4014 big boy returns to echo during spike 150 celebration on may 12, 2019 duration. Pregnant woman, child killed in pa flash floods pottstown, pa a pregnant woman and her son were killed after rising flood waters swept away their car. Friday, july 28, 1972 ecial collectors section lebanon, pa. A view of downtown pottstown after hurricane agnes flooded. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 2. See more ideas about atlantic hurricane, harrisburg pennsylvania and emergency radio. The proper design of bridges, culverts, dams, highways, levees, reservoirs, sewagedisposal systems, waterworks and all structures on the flood plains of streams requires careful consideration of flood hazards. Flash flooding engulfs cars, overwhelms businesses in montgomery county. President richard nixon views flood damage near harrisburg on june 24, 1972. Portions of pa route 724 along the berkschester county line begin to flood, specifically union township in berks county and north coventry township in chester county. Damage was heaviest in pennsylvania, where agnes was the states wettest tropical. This film was uploaded by sherry waddington of williamsburg. In june 1972, tropical storm agnes brought torrential rainfall to the area and raised the chemung river water level to 15 feet by june 22.

Typically the result of heavy precipitation, snowmelts, and ice jams, major flood events can last several days or even. Toggle between aerial and street basemap views by clicking the foursquare change map style icon in the top right corner of the map. Pregnant woman, child killed in pa flash floods patch. One end of the library showing havoc among the photo files. Pottstown, pa patch breaking local news events schools. Once again, the army corps of engineers system of dams and reservoirs helped avert a potential catastrophe.

Hurricane agnes and the 1972 flood heinz history center. In 1972, tropical storm agnes dropped 8 12 inches of rain. The central hillside neighborhood of duluth, mn received close to three inches of rain fell in just a two hour period between 3. Limerickroyersfordspring city, pa patch breaking news. Flash flooding engulfs cars, overwhelms businesses in. As the water rose, one familys experience with the 1972. Pregnant woman, child killed in pa flash floods pottstown, pa a pregnant woman and her son were killed after rising flood waters swept away their car during thursdays torrential rain. Lewistown today marks the 45th anniversary of the day many remember as the worst flood to ever hit the juniata valley.

Hyperlocal news, alerts, discussions and events for pottstown, pa. Homes and factories all along the river basins were damaged. Flooding general with its ability to roll boulders the size of cars, tear out trees, and destroy buildings and bridges, flooding is the leading cause of death among all types of natural disasters throughout the united states. The old pottstown historic district is an example of a small, late 19th century industrial community. Remembering pottstown during hurricane agnes june 22, 1972. Moderate flood stage18 ft, additional roads in pottstown begin to flood. The project took several years and was completed in 1977 by the u. The only book to capture all the history because the other papers were in the flood it self. Walnut street in pottstown flooded by hurricane agnes in. Subsequent flooding pushed waters to 11 feet above flood stage on june 24, 1972, forcing mayor pete flaherty to ask downtown.

The name agnes was retired after the flooding event of 1972. Below are the names of the people who died in the june 9, 1972 flood, as compiled by the city of rapid city. Damage at the pennsylvania geological society in harrisburg, pa. As the water rose, one familys experience with the 1972 flood in lewisburg by betty lou mcclure this is taken from a personal letter i wrote to philadelphia friends on july 5, 1972, a few days after the water receded from one of the two great floods affecting lewisburg in the 20 th century. Flood pennsylvania 1972 collectors edition hoffman, ed, bryson leidich, and bill martin photographs. Jul 6, 2012 a view of downtown pottstown after hurricane agnes flooded the schuylkill and its tributaries in 1972. Storm causes flooding, damage in pottstown area news. In an emotional meeting on sunday evening, june 11, 1972, some decisions were made for the future of the floodplain area. National weather service advanced hydrologic prediction. Lantern walk to recall 1972 flood dubois area historical. Hurricane agnes hit hard in pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Jul 6, 2012 walnut street in pottstown flooded by hurricane agnes in 1972. Ohio state or duke north carolina, the contest between this dates too and 91772 too would be well fought to the end. Wagner iv in the area of danville pa flood of 1972 flood of 1975 visit from governor shapp burning of farm house on bald top before timberwood was created.

Portions of the content on this web page were adapted from a copy of the original nomination document. The sanatoga post is an onlineonly local news service founded in august 2008 to serve residents of lower pottsgrove, upper pottsgrove and west pottsgrove townships, and the pottsgrove school district, all in western montgomery county pa. The tropical storm agnes flood of 1972 is still the benchmark by which all floods are measured. The impact of hurricane agnes on pottstown and the surrounding region 40 years ago, june 2226, 1972, was devastating. Southern tier weny today marks 45 years since a historic hurricane turned tropical storm caused the flood of 1972. In pottstown, montgomery county, the schuylkill river spilled over its banks, flooding areas of riverfront park and leaving only the tops of wayfinding signs on the schuylkill river trail visible. The black hills flood of 1972 national weather service. Pottstown man accused in fatal shooting wont face death penalty at trial. Water surrounded three rivers stadium on june 24, 1972.