The 1937 Flood

The 1937 Flood (HM2AF4)

Location: Henderson, KY 42420 Henderson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 50.478', W 87° 35.622'

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The Ohio River Valley's worst flood occurred in January-February 1937. Three weeks of continuous rain, sleet and snow dropped 21 inches of precipitation during this period. The Ohio River reached its crest in Henderson on February 1, 1937, at the level of 53.9 feet.
Most communities along the Ohio River suffered major damage and significant loss of life. While low lying areas surrounding the city were inundated, the city of Henderson was spared because it stood 19 feet above flood level. It is from this event that Henderson's unofficial motto, "On the Ohio, but never in it," was derived.
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HM NumberHM2AF4
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Date Added Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 at 1:04pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 447762 N 4188373
Decimal Degrees37.84130000, -87.59370000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 50.478', W 87° 35.622'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 50' 28.68" N, 87° 35' 37.32" W
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Area Code(s)270, 812
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101 2nd St, Henderson KY 42420, US
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