On July 31, 1976, heavy rainfall caused the Big Thompson River in Colorado to crest, causing at least 144 deaths, more than 250 injuries, and at least 5 others to be missing.

2016年7月29日 · Clouds piled 12 miles into the mountain sky unleashed a deluge on July 31, 1976, setting off the most powerful flood since glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago.

2016年7月25日 · The 1976 Big Thompson flood stands as the worst natural disaster in Colorado’s recorded history. A massive, prolonged rain event in September 2013 claimed far fewer lives, …

2023年10月9日 · That horrific July evening, it’s estimated up to 3,500 people were inside their homes, vehicles or enjoying the outdoors in Big Thompson Canyon in Larimer County when …

On July 31, 1976, an estimated 2,500 – 3,500 people were inside homes, cars or enjoying the outdoors in Big Thompson Canyon in Larimer County when the skies opened up that evening, …

2016年7月29日 · Editor's Note: On July 31, 1976, the skies opened up over the Big Thompson Canyon, setting off the deadliest natural disaster in Colorado history that claimed 144 lives and …

The sudden flood that churned down the narrow Big Thompson Canyon scoured the river channel that night, caused over $35 million in damages (1977 dollars) to 418 homes and businesses, …

The flood crest on the Big Thompson River moved through the 7.7-mile reach between Drake and the canyon mouth in about 30 minutes for an average travel rate of 15 miles per hour, or about …

Beginning about 7:00 p.m. a thunderstorm towering over 50,000 feet stalled near Hague’s Peak in the upper reaches of the Big Thompson Canyon. The torrential downpour from that storm put …

2022年5月9日 · The upper section of the Big Thompson canyon underwent a dramatic increase in rainfall in only a short period of time causing the Big Thompson river to overflow and affect the …