The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in late January and February 1937. With damage stretching from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois, 385 people died, one million people were left homeless and property losses reached $500 million ($8.723 billion when adjusted for inflation as of January 2019).
- How many died in the 1938 Yellow River flood?
- What is the deadliest flood ever recorded?
- What caused the Ohio River to flood in 1937?
- What was the deadliest flood in US history?
- What was the worst natural disaster in history?
- How did the 1887 Yellow River Flood end?
- Which country floods the most?
- What is the highest the Ohio River has ever been?
- What is the deepest part of the Ohio River?
How many died in the 1938 Yellow River flood?
400,000 — 900,000 1938 Yellow River flood
| Yellow River flooded area (1938) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Central China |
| Cause | Kuomintang attempt to halt Japanese military advances |
| Deaths | 400,000 — 900,000 |
| Property damage | 3 million refugees and thousands of villages were inundated or destroyed |
What is the deadliest flood ever recorded?
Mississippi River flood of 1927, also called Great Flood of 1927, flooding of the lower Mississippi River valley in April 1927, one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States.
What caused the Ohio River to flood in 1937?
Specifically, Jan. 26 marks the date the seemingly endless rise of the river stopped at 79.9 feet. Flood stage for the river in Cincinnati is 52 feet. The flood of 1937, fueled by record-breaking rainfall, tested area residents' humanity and created conditions that have not been seen since.
What was the deadliest flood in US history?
Great Mississippi Flood The Great Mississippi Flood was the most destructive river flood in US history. It covered 27,000 square miles and reached depths of up to 40 feet. Heavy rain kicked off this summer event in Mississippi's central basin, with tributaries in Iowa and Kansas reaching capacity.
What was the worst natural disaster in history?
The 1931 Yangtze River floods Excessive rainfall over central China in July and August of 1931 triggered the most deadly natural disaster in world history — the Central China floods of 1931.
How did the 1887 Yellow River Flood end?
Despite measures being taken by farmers near the river, the heavy rains overcame the dikes and caused flooding that had never been seen before. Due to the low lying nature of plains near the city of Zhengzhou in Henan province, the waters of the Yellow River are thought to have broken the dikes in Huayankou.
Which country floods the most?
One of the most flood and climate change affected countries in the world. Bangladesh is one of the most flood prone countries in the world. Floods have huge costs for Bangladesh, both in terms of lives, property, livelihoods, and development gains lost.
What is the highest the Ohio River has ever been?
52.15 feet The Great Flood of 1937 sets the record for the highest the Ohio River has ever been. On Jan. 27, 1937, the water levels reached 52.15 feet at the upper gauge, according to National Weather Service data. At the lower gauge, it was 85.44 feet.
What is the deepest part of the Ohio River?
51 mOhio River / Max depth However, the river's deepest point is 168 feet (51 m) on the western side of Louisville, Kentucky. From Louisville, the river loses depth very gradually until its confluence with the Mississippi at Cairo, Illinois, where it has an approximate depth of 19 feet (6 m).