flood damage
611947 Thames flood — The 1947 Thames flood was worst overall 20th century flood of the River Thames, affecting much of the Thames Valley as well as elsewhere in England during the middle of March 1947 after a severe winter.The floods were caused by 117 mm (4.6… …
62North Sea flood — ▪ storm surge the worst storm surge on record for the North Sea, occurring Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 1953. In The Netherlands some 400,000 acres (162,0000 hectares) flooded, causing at least 1,800 deaths and widespread property damage. In eastern… …
63Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 — This article is about Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. For the Mississippi Flood of 1993, see Great Flood of 1993. Mississippi River Flood of 1927 showing flooded areas and relief operations The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 was the most… …
64Ohio River flood of 1937 — Louisville, Kentucky during the 1937 flood The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in late January and February 1937. With damage stretching from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois, one million persons were left homeless, with 385 dead and property… …
65Severe Tire Damage (album) — Infobox Album Name = Severe Tire Damage Type = Live album Artist = They Might Be Giants Released = August 11 1998 Recorded = 1997–1998 Genre = Alternative rock Length = Label = Restless Records (U.S.) Cooking Vinyl (U.K.) Producer = Reviews =… …
66Coastal flood advisory — A Coastal Flood Advisory is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when coastal flooding along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or the Gulf of Mexico is occurring or imminent, but does not pose a serious threat …
67Criminal damage in English law — A smashed shop window – photographed on 7 May 2005 In English law, causing criminal damage was originally a common law offence. The offence was largely concerned with the protection of dwellings and the food supply, and few sanctions were imposed …
681997 Merced River flood — Merced River Flood, December 31, 1996–January 5, 1997 Duration: December 31, 1996 to January 5, 1997, peaking on January 2, 1997 Fatalities: 0 …
69Muddy flood — occurring in Chaumont Gistoux, Belgium A muddy flood is produced by an accumulation of runoff generated on cropland. Sediments are then detached by runoff and carried as suspended matter or bedload. Muddy runoff is more likely detected when it… …
70Glacial lake outburst flood — A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) can occur when a lake contained by a glacier (called Jökulhlaup if it was a subglacial lake, marginal lake drainage if it was dammed between ice and the ground) or a terminal moraine dam fails. This can happen …
