DT Data Page #: 308

Newspaper: Humboldt Times

Newspaper Date: 1/20/1953

Page #: 1

Item Type: Oblique aerial

Place: Klamath

Text: Oblique aerial of the town of Klamath flooded. 500 people had to evacuate to higher ground. Several houses floated away. Rainfall amounts for 3 days were: 14.47" inches at Gasquet; 9" inches at Orleans; 7&1/2" inches at Salyer; 11.5" inches at Mad River above Bridgeville. The Humboldt County BOS continued their declaration of emergency. Slides blocked roads. Bridges were taken out.

Key Words: Town Of Klamath Flooded

Microfilm Call # : MF 10