1976 Big Thompson River flood
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1976-big-thompson-river-flood-189-7152373
title:
1976 Big Thompson River flood
text:
On July 31, 1976, heavy rainfall caused the Big Thompson River in Colorado to crest, causing at least 144 deaths, more than 250 injuries, and at least 5 others to be missing. The crest was caused by a stalled thunderstorm complex that produced rainfall totals of 12–14 inches (300–360 mm) near Estes Park, Colorado, including 7.5 inches (190 mm) of rain which fell in one hour. After cresting at 30 feet (9.1 m), widespread damage and flooding occurred along the river, with the damage totaling almos
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1976 flood in Colorado
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Big_Thompson_River_flood
date created:
2024-01-17T22:39:59Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T13:24:58Z
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