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On March 17 and 18, 1936, the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, witnessed the worst flood in its history when flood levels peaked at 46 feet (14 m). This flood became known as The Great St. Patrick’s Day flood, and also affected other areas of the Mid-Atlantic on both sides of the Eastern Continental Divide. Kaiserredux is a Hearts of Iron 4 Kaiserreich standalone fan-fork branching off from the original KR lore to bring players a more interesting experience, with more paths and options to choose. KX is focused on providing content that is fun and has the main goal of expanding the existing KR content, while also reworking certain neglected or A harsh winter with nearly 63 inches of snow, a sudden spring thaw and little to no water regulation combined to cause the worst flooding in Pittsburgh history: the St. Patrick’s Day flood of 1936. The St. Patrick’s Day flood of 1936 in Pennsylvania was devastating – more than 100 people died and damage was estimated at $300 million. A reporter who took an aerial tour of the damage said On St. Patrick’s Day, the rising rivers reached the North Side and washed into the streets of Downtown, wiping out historic businesses within hours. River levels reached a peak of 46 feet at the Point, more than 20 feet over flood stage, leaving more than half of Downtown businesses underwater. Meteorologists classify the 1936 event as a 500-year flood, one of the worst possible scenarios. Many surviving downtown buildings still have markers showing the height of the water during the Great St. Patrick's Day Flood of 1936. A plaque on the facade of the Post-Gazette building downtown shows the water level of the 1936 flood. The St. Patrick's Day Flood of 1936 was the worst flood ever to hit the region. Within the Ohio Valley, 153 people died, 69 of them within the Pittsburgh region, 45 of them within the city. Muddy waters crested at 46 feet at the city's Point, flooding steel mills and putting 60,000 workers out of work for a week. The flood levels of The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood surpassed both figures, the water levels in 1936 peaked at 46 feet. “Not within the memory of the oldest citizen, or in the records of the weather bureau has such a flood struck the Pittsburgh district,” The Pittsburgh Press wrote at the time. — Mila Sanina Reminders of the Great Flood of 1936 remain in Pittsburgh to this day. Markers still show the height of the flood waters on some downtown buildings. The St. Patrick's Day Flood in Pittsburgh in 1936 is only one of many unforgettable historical moments. Click here to read about 10 unusual historical facts about the Burgh you might not know. Vintage video of 1936 Pittsburgh flood On March 17, 1936, Pittsburgh faced the worst flood of its history. The St. Patrick's Day flood, as it came to be called, killed 45 people in the city itself. Ever since the 1925 Stock Market Crash (brought on by the Revolutions that swept through the nations of the defeated Azur Lane after the Ironblood victory in the War), the country has been mired in an unending Great Depression, a decade-long crisis that has only deepened due to ecological crises such as the Dust Bowl and the St Patrick’s Day In the rush of parades and the clang of pint glasses, it’s easy to forget that St. Patrick’s Day didn’t begin in celebration—it began in invocation.Before the drums, before the dancers, before the flood of green and Guinness, there were words whispered to the wind, prayers murmured under breath, and blessings carried in the rhythm of rain against stone. The St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 is an important moment in Harrisburg’s history, highlighting both the power of nature and the resilience of its people. This flood reshaped the city’s infrastructure and highlighted the need for flood defenses. While the flood caused widespread destruction, it also brought the community together. 516 votes, 16 comments. 116K subscribers in the Kaiserreich community. Welcome to the official subreddit for Kaiserreich: Legacy of the Weltkrieg! While St. Patrick’s Day festivities have strayed from their saintly origins, and are now marked by green-dyed food, parades and leprechauns, the holiday remains tied to St. Patrick and the first St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has Every March 17th on Achill Island, an age-old drumbeat summons islanders before dawn, launching a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day that dates back to 1882. in its history when water levels at the Point reached 46 feet. This flood became known as The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood, affecting the entire Pittsburgh area including Montour Junction in Coraopolis. Previous floods had reached a mark of 38.7 feet at the Point in 1907 and 44.1 feet in 1783. The 1936 flood surpassed both those figures. Regular museum admission is $3; $2 for those younger than 12; free to Historical Society members. Group tours are available year-round any day or time of the week. Additional Information: About the book 'Remembering The St. Patrick's Day Flood of 1936 in the Allegheny-Kiski Valley' compiled by Mickey Cendrowski; $25. One of Johnstown’s “3 flood anniversaries in 4 years” From 86 to 89, 50th of 1936, 10th of 1977, 100th of 1889. Barely survived the one in 1977 while living in New Florence by the Conemaugh. Lost everything but a couple photo albums.
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