When was the flood in Elmira New York?

When was the flood in Elmira New York?

June 1972
Flood of June 1972: Chemung River and Newtown Creek at Elmira, New York.

What storm destroyed the East Coast in 1972?

Hurricane Agnes
In late June 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused some of the most devastating flooding the Northeast has experienced.

Where did Hurricane Agnes start?

Caribbean Sea region
“Hurricane Agnes originated in the Caribbean Sea region in mid-June. Circulation barely reached hurricane intensity for a brief period in the Gulf of Mexico.

When was the flood in Corning NY?

June 23, 1972
Historical Context On June 23, 1972, Corning and the surrounding communities were devastated by a major flood, as a result of the tropical storm Agnes.

Where did Hurricane Agnes make landfall in 1972?

Cape San Blas
Agnes developed into a hurricane on 17 June over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane did not strengthen any higher than Category 1 status, peaking at 137 km/h (85 mph), before making landfall on June 19 on Florida’s Panhandle near Cape San Blas with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph).

How many hurricanes were there in 1971?

6

What hurricane was in 1970?

Hurricane Celia – August 3rd, 1970

What year did Hurricane Agnes hit the East Coast?

June 14, 1972Hurricane Agnes / Formed

What was the worst decade for hurricanes?

What was the worst hurricane of the decade?

• Hurricane damages exceeded $244 billion from 2000 to 2009.
• Sandy was deadliest storm of the year with it being directly responsible for the deaths of 147 people, and leaving behind $70 billion worth of damages.

What was the baddest storm in history?

The 10 Deadliest Storms on Record