CT History NewsAug 19, 2023

Today in #Connecticut History, August 19: Back-to-Back Hurricanes Cause Catastrophic Statewide Flooding

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August 19: Back-to-Back Hurricanes Cause Catastrophic Statewide Flooding

  Today in 1955, torrential rains from Hurricane Diane — the second hurricane to hit Connecticut in five days — wreaked flood-borne death and devastation across the state. After Hu…

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CT History NewsDec 27, 2022

Today in #Connecticut History, December 27: Hero of the 1955 Floods Receives Connecticut’s Highest Honor.

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December 27: Hero of the 1955 Floods Receives Connecticut’s Highest Honor.

  In August 1955, Connecticut experienced some of the worst flooding in its recorded history after two major hurricanes — Connie and Diane — dumped between 20 and 30 inches of rain…

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