Johnstown flood of 1977
The Johnstown flood of 1977; also known as the Second great flood of Johnstown, and the Johnstown disaster, began on the night of 20 July 1977 when flash floods hit the area of Cambria County, around Johnstown, Pennsylvania and the Conemaugh Valley. Nearly twelve inches of rain fell in twenty-four hours, when a thunder storm stalled over the area. With the failing of six area dams nature was able to do what area residents had been convinced could not happen again.
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Johnstown flood of 1977
The Johnstown flood of 1977; also known as the Second great flood of Johnstown, and the Johnstown disaster, began on the night of 20 July 1977 when flash floods hit the area of Cambria County, around Johnstown, Pennsylvania and the Conemaugh Valley. Nearly twelve inches of rain fell in twenty-four hours, when a thunder storm stalled over the area. With the failing of six area dams nature was able to do what area residents had been convinced could not happen again.
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Johnstown, Pennsylvania area
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Johnstown flood of 1977
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US$117 million: Johnstown; $213 million: Surrounding areas
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