On St. Patty’s Day, 1936 most of the Eastern US was underwater. The water at Pittsburgh was 46 feet deep. My grandfather was rescued from downtown Pittsburgh by boat. Floodwaters threatened the Capitol Building and White House.
20 Mar 1936 – FLOODS SUBMERGE CITIES IN UNITED STATES Enormous…
20 Mar 1936 – ALL EASTERN AMERICA UNDER FLOOD WATERS Terrible…
Flood Situation by States – Flood Situation by States – View Article – NYTimes.com
