1935 Republican River Flood The

Download or read book The 1935 Republican River Flood written by Joy Hayden and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 31, 1935, a storm system surged along the Republican River, bursting its banks in a matter of minutes with a roar that could be heard miles away. The greatest flood to hit the tri-state area of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, it left behind a landscape rearranged beyond recognition and claimed more than one hundred casualties. However, amid all the destruction and sorrow, amazing acts of heroism and unwavering courage were reported throughout the valley. Author Joy Hayden reveals the historic disaster and the steadfast resolve of those who witnessed it.