Per Request from a Student

 

Give me links to web pages about "The Flood of 1985 In West Virginia."

The Flood of 1985 in West Virginia was a devastating natural disaster that claimed the lives of 47 people and caused widespread damage across the state. Here are some links to web pages about this event:

• Wikipedia: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the flood, including its causes, impacts, and aftermath. It also includes a map of the affected areas and a list of the most affected towns.

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  1985 Flood of West Virginia Wikipedia page

• West Virginia Encyclopedia: This article from the West Virginia Encyclopedia delves deeper into the history of the flood, including the role of weather forecasting and the response of the state government.

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  1985 Flood of West Virginia West Virginia Encyclopedia page

• WBOY.com: This article from WBOY, a local news station in Clarksburg, West Virginia, commemorates the 35th anniversary of the flood with interviews with survivors and photos of the damage.

• YouTube: This video from NBC News features reporter Jennifer McLogan reporting from Rowlesburg, one of the towns hardest hit by the flood.

These are just a few of the many resources available online about the Flood of 1985 in West Virginia. I hope you find them helpful in learning more about this tragic event.

In addition to the links above, I would also recommend checking out the following resources:

• The West Virginia Archives and History Center: The Archives has a collection of materials related to the flood, including photographs, news articles, and government documents.
• The National Floodplain Management Program: The National Floodplain Management Program has a website with information about floods and how to prepare for them.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.