Today in Wheeling History: March 28--The Ohio River in Wheeling reached a crest of 51.1 feet, 15.1 feet above flood stage, resulting in the fourth highest flood level recorded in the city's history, causing immense suffering and damage due to the rapid rise of the waters (1913).
In March 1913, Wheeling experienced one of the worst floods in its history, with the Ohio River cresting at 51 feet 3 inches on March 28. The flood caused significant damage and suffering, leaving hundreds of families homeless and many losing nearly all of their possessions due to the rapid rise of the water. The city was largely cut off from the outside world, with only one telegraph wire open to Pittsburgh. Citizens worked tirelessly to aid those affected by the flood, and it was expected that the river would not return to its banks until Monday, with the slow decline of the water level prolonging the hardship for those who were displaced.
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Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wheeling Intelligencer
In March 1913, Wheeling experienced one of the worst floods in its history, with the Ohio River cresting at 51 feet 3 inches on March 28. The flood caused significant damage and suffering, leaving hundreds of families homeless and many losing nearly all of their possessions due to the rapid rise of the water. The city was largely cut off from the outside world, with only one telegraph wire open to Pittsburgh. Citizens worked tirelessly to aid those affected by the flood, and it was expected that the river would not return to its banks until Monday, with the slow decline of the water level prolonging the hardship for those who were displaced.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/vtbsftfa) (https://tinyurl.com/mpu7h26m) (https://tinyurl.com/yvkwc4u6) (https://tinyurl.com/fs24sw63) (https://tinyurl.com/u8fx7s3w) (https://tinyurl.com/mt4k6vvc)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wheeling Intelligencer
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