U.S. Weather Bureau

Threatened on Two Sides

Wednesday, January 20, 1937

Feb 25 •

'An Abnormal Barometric Pressure Distribution'

There would be a meteorological explanation for the rain that pounded the Ohio and Mississippi valleys in January 1937.

Oct 2, 2024 •

Rain Slams the South

The rain began on the night of January 1, 1937.

Sep 4, 2024 •

No One Saw It Coming

1937 began without a hint of an epic flood.

Aug 29, 2024 •

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