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  1. 1956 Murray River flood

    , Victoria Colignan during the 1956 in Australia 1956 Murray River flood. The 1956 Murray River flood involved the rising of waters in the Murray River and flooding of many towns in three states of Australia ... http www.slsa.sa.gov.au 1956floods 1956 River Murray Flood at State Library of South Australia http cv.vic.gov.au CV Stories 1956 Flood ?t 9267&s 7739 1956 Flood at Culture Victoria DEFAULTSORT 1956 Murray River Flood Category Murray River Category History of New South Wales Category History of Victoria Australia Category History of South Australia Category 1956 in Australia Murray River flood Category 1956 floods Murray River flood Category Floods in New South Wales Category Floods in Australia pl Pow d nad rzek Murray 1956 ... ABC title 1956 Murray Flood accessdate 2007 09 12 work ref Mildura Image Lock11FloodMarker.jpg right thumb Flood markers at Lock 11, Mildura. The second red marking from the top is where the river reached in 1956. Image RedCliffs1956Flood.jpg right thumb Red Cliffs, Victoria during the flood ... s Railway Flood Operations 1931 and 1956 Shields, B.P. Australian Railway History , March, 2004 ... flow of the river. The flood was and still is considered the biggest flood in the recorded history of the River Murray and described as the greatest catastrophe in South Australia s history ref name sauni http www.unisa.edu.au news media2002 130902.htm The greatest River Murray flood eclipses 1956 levels , University of South Australia , September 13, 2002 ref . As a result of the flood, the Menindee ... at Mildura, indicating the height the river reached in 1956. Additional markers are to be erected at various ... milduraswanhill stories s1773283.htm 1956 flood markers in place , Australian Broadcasting Commission ... name 1956floodwentworth http mildura.terranehosting.com 1956 flood of wentworth.html The 1956 flood ... Australia Mannum , Murray Bridge, South Australia Murray Bridge , Mildura, Victoria Mildura , Nangiloc ...   more details



  1. Murray River

    during the 1956 Murray River flood . The Murray River and associated tributaries support .... The Murray has also flooded on occasion, the most significant of which was the 1956 Murray River flood 1956 flood which inundated many towns on the lower Murray and lasted for up to six months. Introduced ...other uses Geobox River Name section name Murray River native name other name River Murray other name1 ... image size 320 image caption Lower course of the Murray River at Murray Bridge ... River tributary right1 Darling River Free fields free name free value Map section map Murray river Australia map Eng.svg map caption Map of the course of the Murray River map2 map2 caption Website website commons Murray River Footnotes The Murray River River Murray in South Australia is Australia ... and shallow. As of 2010, the Murray River system receives 58 of its natural flow. ref http thebasinplan.mdba.gov.au ... The Murray River forms part of the 3,750 kilometre 2,300 miles long combined Murray Darling Basin Murray Darling river system which drains most of inland Victoria, New South Wales, and southern ... was originally surveyed. Past this point, the Murray River is entirely within the state of South ... like the Murray short necked turtle, Murray Crayfish Murray River crayfish , broad clawed yabbies ... claw less Parataya shrimp, water rats and Platypus . The Murray River also supports fringing corridors and forests of the famous river red gum . The health of the Murray River has declined significantly ... and 0.5 million years ago the Murray River terminated in a vast freshwater lake called Lake Bungunia. Lake Bungunia was formed by earth movement that blocked the Murray River near Swan Reach, South ... Tectonic 20Upheaval title How The River Murray Was Formed publisher River Murray Urban Users Committee ... of the original Murray River channel immediately behind the fault was abandoned, and exists ... to create a natural lake. The Murray River flowed to the north around the Cadell Fault, creating ...   more details



  1. Red River Flood

    Various flood ing events known as the Red River Flood have occurred in recent history. They refer to floods of the Red River of the North which forms the border between North Dakota and Minnesota and flows north, into Manitoba . The 1861 Red River Flood The 1897 Red River Flood The 1950 Red River Flood The 1966 Red River Flood The 1979 Red River Flood The 1997 Red River Flood The 2009 Red River Flood The 2010 Red River Flood disambig ...   more details



  1. 1997 Red River Flood

    Infobox flood image location Sorlie bridge 1997.jpg image name The Sorlie Bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks became submerged on April 17 name 1997 Red River Flood duration April 1997 total ... Forks, MN br Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, MB br Fargo, North Dakota The Red River Flood of 1997 was a major flood that occurred in April and May 1997, along the Red River of the North in North Dakota , Minnesota , and Southern Manitoba . It was the most severe flood of the river since 1826. The flood ... the 1997 Red River flood. The Red River in Manitoba and the U.S. States of Minnesota and North ... factor. Floods occurred in both 1948 and 1950. The 1950 Red River Flood 1950 flood reached ... to be safe from a future flood. Impact North Dakota and Minnesota Main 1997 Red River Flood in the United States File 1997 Red River Flood Grand Forks.jpg thumb left 250px 1997 Flood in Grand Forks ... ref which was the river s highest level during the 1979 flood. ref name USATodayJAMS cite news title ... http books.google.com books?id kaJz SNNuKMC&pg PA349&lpg PA349&dq red river flood 1997 peak canada ... name PsyGoliath At the flood s peak in Canada on May 4, the Red River occupied an area of 1,840  ... name AssessRS ref Shelby, p. 139 ref See also 1950 Red River Flood 1997 Red River Flood in the United States 2009 Red River Flood References Reflist 2 Further reading cite book first Mike, Ed. last ... on Reducing Flood Impacts in the Red River Basin publisher Diane Publishing isbn 0 7567 0802 8 cite book first Ashley last Shelby month April year 2004 title Red River Rising The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival ... 500 5 External links commons cat 1997 Red River Flood cite web url http archives.cbc.ca 300c.asp?id ... in Manitoba Category 1997 in Canada Red River Flood, 1997 Category 1997 in the United States Red River Flood, 1997 Category 1997 natural disasters Red River Category 1997 meteorology Red River Flood, 1997 Category 1997 floods Red River Flood, 1997 Category Floods in Canada Red River Category ...   more details



  1. 2009 Red River flood

    Update date November 2010 Infobox flood image location Fargo Areal Photo.jpg image name Red River of the North in Fargo, March 28, 2009 name 2009 Red River flood duration March 2009 April 2009 total fatalities ... , Minnesota , Manitoba total damages Unknown The 2009 Red River flood along the Red River of the North ... flood level2009 ref The river continued to rise to the north as the crest moved downstream. ref ... display web 2009 03 25 flood plain geology The geology of the Red River flood plain , Minnesota Public Radio , 25 March 2005. Taped interview. ref gallery Image The Red River Flood Plain.jpg The Red River flood plain. Low elevation areas are green, while higher elevation regions are tan ..., Canada In Manitoba, the 2009 flood was the second worst on record since 1826. The Red River ... coauthors title Missing man feared dead in Red River flood work publisher Winnipeg Free Press date April 19, 2009 url http www.edmontonjournal.com news Missing feared dead River flood 1512931 ... due to flash flooding and ice jams on the Red River. It was predicted to be the third worst flood ... than the record setting floods in 1997 Red River Flood 1997 and 1897 Red River Flood 1897 . ref cite ... fgf NWS Grand Forks, ND ref With the river more than 6 meters 20  feet above flood stage ... Phoenix date April 18, 2009 url http www.thestarphoenix.com news River levels fall flood risk ... on Monday, March 23. ref cite news title Roseau River First Nation readying for flood evacuation ... small pieces of ice broke away. ref cite news title Snow, ice jam continue threat in Red River flood ... 2010 bot H3llBot ref ref cite web title Red River drops as locals learn to cope with flood publisher ... flood thread melting away Huge blocks push up banks of Red River in Selkirk work Sun Media place pages ... curves and bridges are problem areas for the jamming of ice. Following the 1997 Red River Flood , Grand ... publisher MinnPost date 2009 03 19 accessdate 2009 04 06 ref See also Red River Flood disambiguation ...   more details



  1. 1897 Red River Flood

    Infobox flood name 1897 Red River Flood image location Redrivernorthmap.png image name The Red River drainage basin, with the Red River highlighted duration April 1 April 24 total damages total damages USD total fatalities areas affected The 1897 Red River Flood took place in April 1897, along the Red River of the North Red River resulting in significant damage to the city of Fargo, North Dakota . The conditions which led to the flood of 1897 were similar to the conditions behind the 2009 Red River Flood 2009 flood , however the 1897 flood was different in terms of the human response to it. ref name cattlenetwork Cite news title Red River Flood Comparable To 1897 publisher Vance Publishing date 2009 03 23 url http www.cattlenetwork.com Content.asp?ContentID 301019 ref Although the river gage was not installed on the Red River until 1901, other sources indicate that the crest of the 1897 flood at a site convert 1.5 mi km downstream from the present Fargo gage would have been 40.10 Foot length ft with a discharge rate of 25,000 Cubic foot per second ft sup 3 sup s according to the present Datum geodesy datum . ref name USGS Cite web title Red River of the North Flooding 1897 publisher United States Geological Survey USGS date 2008 03 14 url http nd.water.usgs.gov photos 1897RedFlood index.html ref Until the 2009 Red River Flood 2009 flood the 1897 flood was the highest water recorded at in the Fargo Moorhead area and has since served as the benchmark for which many other floods of the Red River were measured against. Causes In the spring of 1897 R.M. Probesfield took a measurement ... 2 ft m higher than one taken prior to the 1861 Red River Flood 1861 flood . ref name USGS Due to the level of measured snowfall a flood in the spring was expected. River crests class wikitable align ... record crest 1897 Red River s last record crest 1897 Commons 1897 Red River Flood References Reflist Category Floods in the United States Category 1897 floods Red River Flood, 1897 ...   more details



  1. 1887 Yellow River flood

    The 1887 Yellow River flood was a devastating flood on the Yellow River Huang He in China . This river is prone to flooding due to the elevated nature of the river, running between dykes above the broad plains surrounding it. The flood that began in September 1887 devastated the area, killing some 900,000 people. ref name Gunn2007 http books.google.co.uk books?id 4YzF DT aIC&pg PA141 Encyclopedia of Disasters Environmental Catastrophes and Human Tragedies , Angus M. Gunn, 2007, chapter 35 Yellow River China flood 1887 , pp 141 144 this source quotes the figure of 900,000, and 2 million homeless, though some sources give other figures ref It was one of the List of natural disasters by death toll Ten deadliest natural disasters deadliest natural disasters ever recorded . ref http books.google.co.uk books?id lMRneJvYvjUC&pg PA192 Understanding Global Security , Peter Hough, 2008, chapter 8, page 192, table 8.1 The ten worst natural disasters in history ref For centuries, the farmers living near the Yellow River had built Dike construction dikes to contain the rising waters, caused by silt ... centers. After the flood, two million were left homeless. ref name Gunn2007 The resulting pandemic and lack of basic essentials claimed as many lives as those lost directly by the flood itself. It was one of the worst floods in history, though the later 1931 Yellow River flood may have killed ... links http www.pbs.org wgbh nova flood deluge.html Dealing with the Deluge , Flood Nova Online Category Yellow River floods Category 1887 natural disasters Yellow River Flood, 1887 de Flutkatastrophe ... the dikes on around 28th September, causing a massive flood. ref name Gunn2007 Since there is no international unit with which to measure a flood s strength it is usually classified by the extent of the damage done,depth of water left and number of casualties. The waters of the Yellow River are generally ... province. Owing to the low lying plains near the area, the flood spread very quickly throughout Northern ...   more details



  1. Ohio River flood of 1937

    Image 1937 Ohio River flood Louisville, Kentucky.jpg thumb right 280px Louisville, Kentucky during the 1937 flood The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in late January and February 1937. With damage ... m . ref name autogenerated2 http www.indiana.edu liblilly wpa flood.html Ohio River Flood, 1937 Bot ... response The 1937 flood was so unprecedented, civic and industrial groups forced authorities to create a comprehensive plan for flood control. The plan involved reducing Ohio River flood heights ... flood stage, would be topped by the rising river. City officials deliberately opened the flood gates and allowed river water to flood the business district 8 to convert 10 ft m deep, thus preventing a catastrophic breaching of the flood wall. The Ohio River eventually crested convert 14 ft m over the top ... and just a few years after the Dust Bowl . ref http www.enquirer.com flood of 97 history5.html Infamous Floods Flood of 1997 The Enquirer Bot generated title ref Event timeline January 5 Water ... , Ice storm sleet and heavy rain s. January 10 18 Numerous flood warnings were issued across much ... as the Ohio River started to overflow its banks due to the heavy rains and swollen river. January ... , the highest level in the city s history. ref http www.enquirer.com flood of 97 history3.html Flood of 1937 Flood of 1997 The Enquirer Bot generated title ref January 27 Water level reached convert 57 ... factSheets ohioRiver.htm Fact Sheet Ohio River Floods Bot generated title ref February 2 Water ... fell below the flood stage for the first time in nearly three weeks over several regions. Aftermath and reconstruction Image 1937 flood Shawneetown Illinois refugees.jpg thumb 250px right Members of a refugee family left homeless by the flood in Shawneetown, Illinois Media response A handful of powerhouse ... of Engineers until the early 1940s, but it has drastically reduced flood damages ever since. States seriously afflicted Ohio 100,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati were left homeless, as the flood impacted ...   more details



  1. Passaic River Flood Tunnel

    The Passaic River Flood Tunnel is a proposal for a flood relief tunnel from the central portion of the Passaic River basin in Passaic County, New Jersey in an area where a number of large tributary rivers join the Passaic River and severe flooding occasionally occurs. The tunnel would provide relief to an area that experiences severe flooding events which cause tens of millions in property damage and disruption ... of approximately twenty miles. Origin of tunnel The Passaic River Flood Tunnel idea has its origins in the federally appointed Flood District Commission that existed from 1902 through 1936, and was assigned the task of formulating plans to alleviate persistent flooding in the Passaic River Basin ... River Flood Tunnel took shape in the mid 1980s as the State of New Jersey selected a modified ... environmental concerns associated with the Passaic River Flood Tunnel have caused the idea ... River watershed. Source http www.passaicriver.org passaicriverinfo.html Passaic River Info Category Passaic River Category Flood control projects ... areas, channel modifications, ponding areas, levees, and flood walls. The outlet of the tunnel would ... main tunnel would carry flood waters from the primary inlet at the confluence of the Pequannock, Wanaque, Ramapo, and Pompton Rivers just above the junction with the Passaic River an area that is most prone to severe flooding in the Passaic River basin. A convert 1.2 mi km adj mid long spur would carry floodwaters from an inlet along the Passaic River, downstream from Two Bridges, to a connection ... projects that would be constructed prior to the construction of the flood tunnel. These two projects include major stream alterations, including channelization to the Saddle River and Ramapo River ... preferring to buy out properties in the Passaic River Basin that are prone to flooding, rather than embarking on a large scale engineering and construction project such as the proposed flood control ...   more details



  1. Napa River flood of 1986

    Infobox flood name Napa River Flood of 1986 image name image location duration total damages 7000 people evacuated, 250 homes destroyed total fatalities 3 areas affected Napa County The Napa River flood of 1986 is considered by many to be the worst flood experienced by Napa, California during the 20th century. 7,000 people were evacuated, 250 homes were destroyed, 3 people died and damages totaled 100 million. ref Cite journal last Carson first L. Pierce authorlink coauthors title When the rain and the river wouldn t stop journal Napa Valley Register volume issue pages publisher Lee Enterprises, Inc. location Napa, CA date February 27, 1986 url http napavalleyregister.com news local article abda37f2 3af6 11e0 8366 001cc4c002e0.html issn doi id accessdate February 20, 2011 ref ref Cite journal last Carson first L. Pierce authorlink coauthors Ernst, Doug, Courtney, Kevin title Rapid rise of Napa River water took local officials by surprise journal Napa Valley Register volume issue pages publisher ... occurred between 1986 and 2005 include a flood in 1995 and 1997. See also List of Napa River floods since 1896 References Reflist External links http www.napaflooddistrict.org The Napa County Flood ... February 20, 2011 ref Following the flood, residents expressed a renewed urgency to mitigate flooding caused by winter storms and man made created obstacles that slowed the flow of the river on its course to the San Francisco Bay . Since the flood, the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has been working on controlling the floods by way of the Napa River Flood Project . ref Cite journal last Courtney first Kevin authorlink coauthors title Flood of the century 1986 death, destruction led to reform along Napa River journal Napa Valley Register volume issue pages publisher ..., 2011 ref Another flood of lesser proportions occurred on December 31, 2005 after over a week of rain ... stub flood stub ...   more details



  1. 1997 Merced River flood

    Infobox flood name Merced River Flood , December 31, 1996 January 5, 1997 image name image location duration December 31, 1996 to January 5, 1997, peaking on January 2, 1997 total damages 178,000 ref Yosemite The 100 Year Flood ref total fatalities 0 ref http www.waymarking.com waymarks WM9PAZ Merced River Flood 1 2 1997 Yosemite CA ref areas affected Yosemite Village, California Yosemite Village , Yosemite Valley , Yosemite National Park , Mariposa County , California Yosemite flood redirects here. File Yosemite Nat 2.jpg 200px right thumb The Merced River , shown here downstream from Yosemite Valley , flooded torrentially from 31 December 5 January 1996 97. The January 1997 100 year flood flood of the Merced River flooded flooded from the Merced River Watershed watershed floodplain of the Merced River occurred from December 31, 1996 to January 5, 1997 throughout the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park , Mariposa County , California , USA . The flood stands as arguably the park s worst ... WM9PAZ Merced River Flood 1 2 1997 Yosemite CA ref Damage assessment was delayed considerably due ... DEFAULTSORT 1997 Merced River Flood Category Yosemite National Park Category Natural disasters in California ... rockfall of 1996 . A book was written on the flood later in 1997 by Mark Goodin titled Yosemite The 100 Year Flood . Beginnings On New Years Eve, 1996, an unusually warm, tropical rain began to fall. ref Yosemite The 100 Year Flood ref Deep mountain snowpacks then began melting during a torrential ... and eventually the large Merced River, which carved Yosemite Valley. Effects The flooding stranded ... tables, bearproof storage boxes, and fire grates floated down the river. The estimated cost of rebuilding the Upper Pines, Lower River, and Upper River campgrounds was 3 million. Total park damages ... Yosemite Year Flood Movement Tides dp B000MNDYLM Yosemite The 100 Year Flood by Mark Goodin See also Yosemite National Park Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Merced River 1996 Yosemite Valley Landslide References ...   more details



  1. 1950 Red River Flood

    Infobox flood name 1950 Red River Flood image location duration April 15&ndash June 12, 1950 total damages 600  million  1  billion total damages USD total fatalities Nowrap Canada 1 ref name CBC br Nowrap United States 5 ref name USGS areas affected Nowrap Wahpeton, North Dakota Wahpeton ... Oslo, Minnesota br Nowrap Pembina, North Dakota br Nowrap Winnipeg, Manitoba The 1950 Red River Flood was a devastating flood that took place along the Red River of the North Red River in The Dakotas ... Flooding in the Red River Valley of the United States resulted in 400 deaths. ref name USGS Cite web title Red River of the North Flooding 1950 publisher United States Geological Service USGS date 2008 03 14 url http nd.water.usgs.gov photos 1950RedFlood index.html ref See also Red River of the North 1997 Red River Flood Red River Floodway Footnotes references References http www.collectionscanada.ca ... to some residents, ref name SOS and had to be partially evacuated. In that year, the Red River reached its highest level since 1861 and flooded most of the Red River Valley . Winnipeg File Stvitalfirehall.jpg ... Park, Winnipeg Elm Park sheltered evacuees during the flood. Image PortablePowerPlantSRM.jpg thumb ..., Manitoba St. Boniface Hospital during flood relief efforts. ref name SRM cite web last first ... his life to the flood but the final tally in damage was estimated at between 600  million ref name CBC Cite news title A city submerged Winnipeg and the flood of 1950 publisher Canadian Broadcasting ... floods clip1 ref and over a billion dollars. ref name SOS cite web title Winnipeg Flood 1950 work ... links http www.manitobaphotos.com 1950.htm Photos and newspapers from the 1950 flood in Manitoba Category History of Winnipeg Category Floods in Canada Category 1950 in Canada Red River Category 1950 natural disasters Red River Category 1950 floods Red River Category Natural disasters in Manitoba flood stub Canada hist stub ...   more details



  1. Napa River Flood Project

    File Napa River floodwall USACE.JPG thumb A portion of the Napa River floodwall constructed by the Corps of Engineers. Photo taken from the 3rd Street bridge. The Napa River Napa Creek Flood Protection ... River. The project is cited as a new way of thinking about flood control due to its living river principles. History of Napa River flooding The Napa River runs some 55 miles 89  km from Mount Saint ... attempted to gain voter support twice in the 1970s but tax measures failed. A Napa River flood of 1986 severe flood in 1986 regenerated interest and the Corps of Engineers was petitioned to reactivate ... include reconnecting the river to its historic flood plain, maintaining the natural slope and width ... River Napa Creek Flood Protection Project employs a combination of traditional and innovative ... authorlink coauthors title Napa River flood project funding ebbs and rises, delaying completion journal ... issn doi id accessdate October 17, 2010 ref Awards The Napa River Napa Creek Flood ... . The Project area includes some 6 miles 10  km of the Napa River from the Butler Bridge on California ... reach of the estuary portion of the Napa River and as such is tidally influenced. The Project ... 20080511183851 http www.naparcd.org napariver.htm archivedate May 11, 2008 ref The river is prone to seasonal ... been at least 22 serious floods on the Napa River since 1865. The most serious recent floods occurred ... title Flood District accessdate 2010 03 06 publisher Napa County California Flood Control ... authorized a flood protection project in the Napa, California City of Napa in 1965 but no funding ... later the Army Corps of Engineers design was presented to the local sponsor, the Napa County Flood ... flood control measures including straightening the main channel and constructing high floodwalls ... that the project would reduce access to the river for recreation and inhibit economic development .... With the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ...   more details



  1. 1938 Yellow River flood

    , Environmental & Engineering Geoscience 15.4 November 2009 287 297. DEFAULTSORT Yellow River Flood 1938 Category Yellow River floods Category Second Sino Japanese War Category Man made disasters ... of Chen Guofu , determined to open up the dikes on the Yellow River near Zhengzhou. The original ... the mouth of the Yellow River hundreds of miles to the south. Thousands of villages were inundated ... 300px Refugees created by the flood Controversy The strategic value of the flood has been questioned ... been captured by the Japanese after the flood they could not consolidate their control over the area, and large parts of it became guerrilla areas. The number of casualties in the flood remains disputed ... the event. ref name d. lary Diana Lary. Drowned Earth The Strategic Breaching of the Yellow River ... The dikes were rebuilt in 1946 and 1947 and Yellow River returned to its pre 1938 course. See also ... Earth The Strategic Breaching of the Yellow River Dyke, 1938, War In History 2001 Apr 1 8 2 191 207 ...   more details



  1. 2010 Gascoyne River flood

    good article Infobox flood name December 2010 Gascoyne River flood image location image name image alt ... River flood url http www.bom.gov.au wa sevwx gascoyne river gascoyne river.shtml ref total damages USD total fatalities None reported areas affected Gascoyne River catchment in Western Australia The December 2010 Gascoyne River flood was regarded as the most severe flood to take place along the Gascoyne River in Western Australia on record. ref name ABC5 Triggered by record breaking rainfall, amounting ... issued a flood watch for the Gascoyne River catchment on 15  December, stating that convert 150 to 200 mm in abbr on of rain could fall over the following 72  hours. This was later upgraded to a flood ... subsided relatively quickly as the river dropped below flood stage on 21  December. ref name BOM Once the river overflowed its banks, flood waters spread through vast agricultural and grazing ... River flood Category 2010 floods Gascoyne River flood Category Weather events in Australia Category ..., the river began to rise in response to the heavy rains, eventually exceeding its banks within two days. Water levels reached record values at three stations along the river, cresting at convert 15.53 ... River catchment was suffering from a drought and many places abruptly shifted from drought conditions to record floods in less than 24  hours. Additionally, the river had no water flow before ..., the warning was discontinued. ref name BOM During the torrential downpours, the Gascoyne River began to rise on 17  December, threatening to flood several towns and cities along its banks. Water ... their peak. In Fishy Pool, Western Australia Fishy Pool , the river reached a record crest of convert ... in emergency shelters. The entire city was isolated from surrounding areas as flood waters cut ... 2011 title Residents evacuate as Carnarvon flood looms url http www.webcitation.org 5vjkDu31i ref In Yalgoo ... could have prevented at least some of the floods by following through with a flood mitigation program ...   more details



  1. 1966 Flood of the River Arno

    The 1966 Flood of the River Arno in Florence killed many people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books in Florence . It is considered the worst flood in the city s history ... Located alongside the Arno River, the National Library was cut off from the rest of the city by the flood ... 1966 in Italy Flood Of The River Arno, 1966 Category Preservation library and archival science fr Inondations ... region of Central Italy , the River Arno is approximately convert 150 mi km long. It flows from ... of Pisa . Lush vineyards and olive groves line the river s scenic course to the west, out to sea. Principally utilized for irrigation purposes, only convert 20 mi km of the river is used for navigation. ref cite encyclopedia title Arno River encyclopedia Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia date 2007 url ... title Arno River encyclopedia The World Book Encyclopedia volume 1 publisher World Book, Inc. date 2005 ref The highest flows of the river generally occur in spring and autumn of every year, when rainfall in the Apennines is at its greatest. The intensity of the 1966 flood was further intensified by both the orography of the Apennines, which contributed to the high run off rates and river discharges ..., hindered river flow where it was needed, allowing water to pour over the floodplain with great ... June 1967 volume 133 issue 2 pages 277 9 ref Timeline of events Image 1966 Arno Florence flood 2008.JPG ... quantity of water. Cellars in the Santa Croce and San Frediano areas began to flood. Police received calls for assistance from villagers up the Arno Valley. The flood s first victim, a 52 year old ..., Christopher title The Florence Flood of November 1966 & Its Aftermath date 2003 url http www.ndl.go.jp ... Impact The flood has had a lasting impact on Florence, economically and culturally. City officials ... Marco Sassone , in an 1969 interview, recalled the impact of the flood on Florence s residents The only ... that 101 people lost their lives in the flood waters. ref Barton, Phyllis. County Artist ...   more details



  1. Little Murray River

    Little Murray River may refer to Little Murray River New South Wales , an anabranch of the Murray River, Australia to the north Little Murray River Victoria , an anabranch of the Murray River, Australia to the south geodis ...   more details



  1. Murray River (disambiguation)

    The Murray River is a major river in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Murray River may also refer to Murray River Western Australia , a minor river in Western Australia Murray River, New Zealand , a minor river on Stewart Island Rakiura of New Zealand Murray River, Prince Edward Island , a town in Canada Murray River British Columbia , a river in the Peace River Country of northeastern British Columbia, Canada geodis ...   more details



  1. Murray River (Western Australia)

    Infobox River river name Murray River image name Murray River Pinjarra Bridge .jpg caption Pinjarra Bridge over the Murray River. ca 1900 1910 origin Mount Keats mouth Peel Harvey Estuary basin countries ... rainfall of 1,300 mm year. The first of the two major tributaries, the Hotham River starts its journey near Narrogin, Western Australia Narrogin . The other major tributary is the Williams River Western Australia Williams River which starts between Williams, Western Australia Williams and Narrogin. These two tributaries are the main rivers which drain the eastern wheat belt. The Murray River ... tributary, the Dandalup River joins the Murray a short distance downstream of Pinjarra. This section is known as the lower Murray and is navigable in small boats. The river then flows across the sand ... Australia Baldivis , sighted a river in the distance. This was later named the Serpentine River Western Australia Serpentine River which is to the north of the Murray and for some time was confused ... winds, they sailed north out of the estuary without exploring the western shore where the Murray River ... Harvey estuary on the 28 November 1829. From there they explored the Murray River delta which .... This was the first actual encounter with the Murray River and was named by James Stirling Australian ... the upper limit of navigable water along the Murray River. It also had a natural ford for travellers ... settlement seemed to be limited to no further south that the Murray River grants, partly because ... River tribe. The following year a formal truce was made between the Murray River and the Swan River ... maps.bonzle.com c a?a p&cmd sp&p 213513&st &s Murray 20River title Bonzle Digital Atlas Map of Murray River year 2009 accessdate 2009 03 19 ref mouth elevation sea level discharge watershed The Murray River is a river in the southwest of Western Australia which played a significant part in the expansion ... of British settler s at the Swan River Colony in 1829. The river is one of the few major rivers in close ...   more details



  1. Little Murray River (Victoria)

    Infobox River river name Little Murray River image name image size caption origin Victoria Australia Victoria mouth basin countries Australia length elevation mouth elevation discharge watershed The Little Murray River is a river of the state of Victoria Australia Victoria in Australia . It is an anabranch of the Murray River beginning near Fish Point, Victoria and reentering the Murray near Swan Hill, Victoria Swan Hill . It and the Murray enclose Pental Island, Victoria Pental Island . Two bridges cross the river to Pental Island at Swan Hill in the west, and on Fish Point Road at Fish Point in the east. Little Murray River is one of two anabranches of the Murray with the same name the other Little Murray River New South Wales Little Murray River encloses Campbells Island, New South Wales . See also List of rivers of Australia References Reflist Rivers of Victoria coord 35 25 S 143 38 E display title region AU type river source GNS enwiki Victoria geo stub Category Rivers of Victoria Australia Category Murray River de Little Murray River Victoria ...   more details



  1. Murray River (New Zealand)

    Infobox river river name Murray River image name image size caption origin mouth Foveaux Strait basin countries New Zealand progression length elevation mouth elevation discharge watershed river system left tribs right tribs The Murray River is a minor river on Stewart Island Rakiura of New Zealand . ref LINZ 2431 Murray River 2010 04 23 ref It enters the Foveaux Strait sea on the eastern side of the island. References reflist coord 46.781583 167.997527 region NZ type river display title Category Rivers of the Southland Region Southland geo stub ...   more details



  1. Murray River Flag

    Use dmy dates date March 2011 File Murray River Flag Upper .svg 250px thumb File FIAV 000100.svg 20px Flag Ratio 1 2 Upper Murray River Flag File Murray River Flag Lower .svg 250px thumb File FIAV 000100.svg 20px Flag Ratio 1 2 Lower Murray River Flag The Murray River Flag is flown from paddle steamers ... the waters of the Murray Darling river system. Little is known about the flag s early history but it may have originated as far back as 1850 when the formation of the Murray River League was announced ... ref RW Beddome, founder of the League, enthused Up with the Murray flag. ref name slsa.sa.gov.au http www.slsa.sa.gov.au murray content didYouKnow flag.htm ref No fragments of the original Murray River Flag are known to exist and two variants have passed down to the present day. History The earliest recorded reference to the Murray River Flag was at Goolwa to honour the first paddlesteamer to go into service on the Murray River . The Mary Ann , built by three brothers William, Thomas and Elliot Randell, began her voyage from Mannum downstream to Goolwa on 4 March 1853. The Murray River Flag ..., the Murray River Flag. blockquote It is believed that the blue bars represent the four major rivers that run into the Murray River , the Murrumbidgee River Murrumbidgee , Lachlan River Lachlan and the Darling River Darling . ref name rivermurrayshop.com.au The design bears a strong resemblance to other ... Colonial Flag for Australia . Modern Usage Today the Murray River is represented by two flags, each flag similar but based on different interpretations of the original description. The Upper Murray Flag has darker blue bands on its flag, representing the darker waters of the river s upper reaches. This design was also the house flag of the Murray River Steam Navigation Co. which suggests that it is a lineal ... Murray Flag , used predominantly in South Australia, is distinguished by the use of pale blue bands representing the lighter coloured water of the lower reaches of the Murray. ref name rivermurrayshop.com.au ...   more details



  1. Murray River Queen

    The Murray River Queen is an Australian paddle steamer built at Hindmarsh Island in 1974 as a luxury passenger cruise boat. She is a tourist boat carrying passengers on the Murray River in South Australia . For many years, her home port was Goolwa, South Australia Goolwa where she offered week long cruises operated by her builders, the Veenstra family. She was the first of several large boats built by the Veenstras for the Murray River, they later also built the M.V. Murray Explorer and PS Murray Princess . Her home port is now Waikerie, South Australia , where she operates regular 2 and 4 night cruises. When not cruising she is available for static accommodation. Registration Registration Opened 1979 Registration Closed Current Registered Number 385271 Owner at time of registration Murray River Queen Pty Ltd. Measurements Engine 205 Hp Diesel Dimensions Length 156.36, Breadth 26, Depth 7.7 feet Tonnage 878.97 Construction Steel References Nofootnotes date February 2008 cite book last Marshal first Brian authorlink coauthors year 1988 title Paddle boats of the Murray Darling River System publisher Mercury Publishing location id cite web last first authorlink coauthors year url http www.postcards.sa.com.au features murray river queen.html title Murray River Queen In the Riverland region of South Australia work Postcards from South Australia Channel Nine television show publisher World Wide Web Architects Pty Ltd accessdate 2007 07 17 External links cite web last first authorlink coauthors year url http www.murrayriverqueen.com.au title Waikerie Murray River Queen format work publisher accessdate 2007 07 17 Category 1974 ships Category Paddle steamers of Australia Category Passenger ships of Australia Category Ships built in Australia ...   more details



  1. Murray River National Park

    Infobox protected area of Australia name Murray River National Park iucn category II image Australia Locator Map.svg caption locator x 186 locator y 172 nearest town or city Berri, South Australia Berri coordinates Coord 34 23 13 S 140 32 23 E area 130.96 km established 1991 visitation num visitation year managing authorities Department for Environment and Heritage official site http www.environment.sa.gov.au parks riverland parks.html murray k Murray River National Park Murray River is a national park in South Australia Australia , 186  km east of Adelaide, Australia Adelaide . See also Protected areas of South Australia Links http www.parks.sa.gov.au parks sanpr murray river npklf index.htm Lyrup Flats National Parks of South Australia Category National parks of South Australia Category Protected areas established in 1991 SouthAustralia geo stub SouthAustralia protected area stub es Parque Nacional R o Murray ...   more details



  1. File:Murray river red.jpg

    Summary River redgums growing along side the Murray River at Echuca, Victoria, Australia. This photo is taken only a short distance from the Barmah state forest, the largest forest of redgum in the world. The trees in the water grew during the 1998 drought thinking that they were on suitable land, as the river level rose they drowned a common end for E. camaldulensis. Licensing GFDL self with disclaimers migration relicense ...   more details




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