- See more
See all on WikipediaPittsburgh flood of 1936 - Wikipedia
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. See more
Civic organizations in the city, with financial backing from the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the Chamber of Commerce had been asking the Federal … See more
The aftermath to the city was devastating. Total property damage was estimated at between $150 - 250 million (as high as $5.56 billion today). See more
• Johnstown flood of 1936
• The Great Saint Patrick's Day Flood, a children's novel See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license The St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 - Heinz History Center
Flood of 1936 | Historic Pittsburgh
WEBThe 1936 flood, which began on Saint Patrick’s Day, spread rapidly through Pittsburgh and other Western Pennsylvania river communities. The flood waters continued to rise …
1936 Flood in Downtown Pittsburgh
WEBThe 1936 flood, which began on Saint Patrick’s Day, spread rapidly through Pittsburgh and other Western Pennsylvania river communities. The flood waters continued to rise …
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick’s Day …
WEBMar 14, 2022 · Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Pittsburgh on March 16, 1936. Combined with melting snow, the rain caused massive flooding; a day later, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rose to a peak of 46 feet at the …
- bing.com/videosWatch full videoWatch full video
1936 Flood in Downtown Pittsburgh | Historypin
WEBAug 1, 2012 · High waters at the intersection of Wood Street and the Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. The 1936 flood, which began on Saint Patrick’s Day, spread …
The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 - Pittsburgh …
WEBMar 15, 2013 · March 1936: The devastating flood of 1936 struck Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 17. Newspapers nationwide called it “a disaster of undreamed proportions that beggared description.” …
‘Tremendous damage’: The St. Patrick’s Day flood of …
WEBMar 17, 2021 · 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 ...
Remember When: St. Patrick’s Day flood of 1936 led …
WEBMay 25, 2022 · The ultimate flooding was the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day catastrophe that affected all communities that touched the river. In Pittsburgh alone, 100,000 buildings were damaged.
Downtown: 1936 Flood, March 20 - info-ren.org
WEBThe famine struck Pittsburgh just as one or two pumps of the South Pittsburgh Water Company, serving 200,000 residents of the South Hills, started restoring service. Even so, only a few homes had water.
Skip to content
