Big Thompson Canyon Flash Flood 1976

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Photos Big Thompson River Flood Of 1976

On July 31 1976 the skies opened up over the Big Thompson Canyon setting off the.

. You have a tremendous amount. July 31 2001 Big Thompson Canyon Flood Memorial Inc Board Members. It was a beautiful summer Saturday in Northern Colorado as thousands of residents and tourists visited beautiful Estes Park to begin a weekend of fun.

Deadly Big Thompson flood devastates Colorado. 3 1976 NBCs Mike Jackson reports on the deadliest flood in Colorado history. A massive prolonged rain event in September 2013 claimed far fewer lives but destroyed numerous establishments including Vistenz-Smith Park where the 30 th anniversary remembrance of the Big Thompson flood was held.

In the early evening of July 31 1976 a large stationary thunderstorm released as much as 75 inches of rainfall in about an hour about 12 inches in a few hours in the upper reaches of the Big Thompson River drainage. Not only can you mail us your order form andor donation you can also call 970-667-6465 or fax 970-667- 6465. Tragically the heavily traveled tourist route became the site of the worst natural disaster in Colorados history during a catastrophic flash flood in July 1976.

On July 31 1976 during the celebration of Colorados centennial the Big Thompson Canyon was the site of a devastating flash flood that swept down the steep and narrow canyon claiming the lives of 143 people 5 of whom were never found. Big Thompson Canyon Colorado. For safety do not drive through flooded areas.

45 years later people living in the Big Thompson Canyon. Big Thompson Canyon Flash Flood of July 31-August 1 1976 NOAA Natural Disaster Survey Report October 1976. If you have questions please email.

125 Grouse Hollow Lane Loveland Colorado 80537. On July 31 1976 during the celebration of Colorados centennial the Big Thompson Canyon was the site of a devastating flash flood that swept down the steep and narrow canyon claiming the lives of 143 people 5 of whom were never found. Of rain fell in some areas in 1 hour.

In the early evening of July 31 1976 a large stationary thunderstorm released as much as 75 inches of rainfall in about an hour about 12 inches in a few hours in the upper reaches of the Big Thompson River drainage. Loveland -- Coloradans waiting out more rains to search for the dead and to rescue the surviving in Big Thompson Canyon Monday -- and others awaiting word on neighbors and relatives -- saw the states centennial weekend come and go in mourning. While the Big Thompson River is usually a beautiful sight to behold it can turn both dangerous and deadly.

The area most affected by the flood was the Big Thompson Canyon especially the area downstream from Estes Park Colorado. As you might guess this sudden rainfall resulted in catastrophe destroying Big Thompson Canyon. Shawn Williams Peggy Lafferty Marlene Johnson Barbara Anderson.

The 1976 Big Thompson flood stands as the worst natural disaster in Colorados recorded history. On July 31 1976 the skies opened up over the Big Thompson Canyon setting off the deadliest natural disaster in Colorado history that claimed 144 lives and caused 35 million of. Big Thompson Canyon Flood Memorial Inc.

Flash floods are incredibly devastating. A report to the administrator 1976 By United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In some areas National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1976.

That is just what happened on July 31 1976 when a horrific flash flood ravished the canyon after an intense thunderstorm. The Big Thompson flood of 1976 was the deadliest flash flood in Colorados recorded history. AT LEAST 60 PERISH AS WALL OF WATER RIPS THROUGH BIG THOMPSON CANYON.

The flood was caused by a storm on July 31 through August 1 with rainfall amounts totaling as much as 12 in. This large amount of rainfall in such a short period of time produced a flash flood that caught residents and tourists by surprise. The Big Thompson Canyon community will mark the 45th anniversary of the deadly 1976 flood by gathering at the memorial located next to the Big Thompson Canyon Fire Station.

According to reporting from Jason Pohl of The Coloradan events started to unfold at around 5 PM on July 31st 1976 with storm clouds starting to produce light precipitation in higher-elevation areas of Big Thompson Canyon. Big Thompson Canyon Flash Flood of July 31-August 1 1976. 355 million in damages.

This natural-color image of the lower reaches of Big Thompson Canyon illustrates two of the three natural factors that contributed to the floods severity. Scientifically they are quite interesting. 1976 Big Thompson Flood Colorado--Thirty Years Later In the early evening of Saturday July 31 1976 a large stationary thunderstorm released as much as 75 inches of rainfall in about an hour about 12 inches in a few hours in the middle reaches of the Big Thompson River Basin and to a lesser extent in parts of the Cache la Poudre River Basin.

Scores killed in Big Thompson Flood. Steep terrain and sparse vegetation. On July 31 between 12 and 14 inches of rain fell over a four-hour period in the mountains around the.

July 31 1976 Significance. As the rain continued over the next couple. Devastating flash floods swept through the canyon section of Larimer County in north-central Colorado during the night of July 31-August I 1976 causing 139 deaths 5 missing persons and more than 35 million in total damages.

However rare it is important to know all canyon areas are subject to flash flooding. 25th Memorial and Remembrance. On July 31 1976 144 people lost their lives when torrential downpours caused the Big Thompson River to flood.

40 years later. An estimated 75 in.

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