Levee Gate
This file appears in: Great Flood of 1937
Flood control is the most visible legacy of the 1937. In the wake of the disaster, federal and state authorities moved built floodwalls and other infrastructure. Shown here is the levee gate at 18th Street.
Image courtesy of Daniel Vivian
This file appears in: Great Flood of 1937
Great Flood of 1937
The Ohio River flood of 1937 is one of the greatest disasters in American history. Heavy rain began falling in the Louisville area on January 9 and continued with only brief interludes until January 23. Combined with runoff from melting snow, theā¦