Monday, June 17, 2024

Saturday, June 17, 1899. It's flooding down in Texas*

 


Terrible floods occured in Texas after 8.9 inches of rain fell over 66,000 square miles. The Brazos flooded, and 284 people lost their lives.

Footnotes:

The title today is taken from Texan Stevie Ray Vaughn's blues song of that name.

Last prior edition:

Tuesday, June 13, 1899. The Battle of Zapote River

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