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A flash flood, with nearly 3.5 inches of rain the evening of April 27, 1970, caused flooding in several areas in the city, including the U.S. Hwy. 41-Hwy. 57 area, pictured here. It was estimated that Pigeon Creek rose 20 feet overnight. In the background here is a hanger and the terminal for Dress Memorial Airport.

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Title
Flooding near the airport in Evansville, Indiana
Collection ID
MSS 228-1040
Record Appears in
University Archives & Special Collections > Local Newspapers & Newspaper Photographers Collection
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Geographical Location
Indiana
Date (Text)
April 27-28, 1970
Date
1970
Creator
Sonny Brown
Item Type
Image
Item Format
Black and White Negative
Keyword
Local History ; Photographs ; Regional History ; Related Materials -- 1951-2000
Language
English
Publisher
University of Southern Indiana
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