The 1955 Floods - Hurricanes Diane and Connie August 17-19. 1955

The 1955 Floods - Hurricanes Diane and Connie August 17-19. 1955

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Published: 2005-08-01

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ISBN-13: 9780972834216

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Thie 112 page book covers the remarkable damage produced through the Northeast from Virginia, through Pennsylvania and New Jersey, up into Southern New England caused by th epassage of Hurricanes Diane which followed closely on the heels of Hurricane Connie in August 1955. With over 200 photographic images the damage is well documented along with gripping stories from people who survived the remarkable flooding.


Devastation on the Delaware

Devastation on the Delaware

Author: Mary A. Shafer

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Published: 2005

Total Pages: 466

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Narrative nonfiction account of the record-setting Delaware River flood of August 18-20, 1955, reads like a thriller. This devastation was caused by rain from hurricanes Connie and Diane, hitting within five days of each other. The flood killed nearly 100 people in PA, NJ & NY, with the highest flood crest recorded on river to date. This is an extremely readable narrative woven from interviews with 100+ survivors & eyewitnesses. With 105 historic photos bringing these events to chilling life, this is the first comprehensive account of a tragic event that changed life in the Delaware Valley forever.


The Flood of August 18, 19, 1955

The Flood of August 18, 19, 1955

Author: Shopper's Guide & News (Moscow, Pa.)

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Published: 1955*

Total Pages: 103

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Photographs of flood damage caused by Hurricane Diane in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania.


Hurricane Rains and Floods of August 1955, Carolinas to New England

Hurricane Rains and Floods of August 1955, Carolinas to New England

Author: United States. Weather Bureau

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Published: 1956

Total Pages: 166

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The excessive rains associated with hurricane Diane produced devastating floods in southern New England, eastern Pennsylvania, southeastern New York, and northern New Jersey on August 18-20, 1955. Both rains and floods were of record proportions and inflicted tremendous property damage and loss of life. The hurricane rains also produced floods in the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia area and in eastern North Carolina, but these floods, except for some local areas, were generally not severe and damage was not extensive.


Hurricane Rains and Floods of August 1955 Carolinas to New England

Hurricane Rains and Floods of August 1955 Carolinas to New England

Author: United States. Weather Bureau

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Published: 1956

Total Pages: 148

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The excessive rains associated with hurricane Diane produced devastating floods in southern New England, eastern Pennsylvania, southeastern New York, and northern New Jersey on August 18-20, 1955. Both rains and floods were of record proportions and inflicted tremendous property damage and loss of life. The hurricane rains also produced floods in the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia area and in eastern North Carolina, but these floods, except for some local areas, were generally not severe and damage was not extensive.


The Flood

The Flood

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Published: 1955*

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Photographs of flood damage caused by Hurricane Diane in Northeastern Pennsylvania.