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Lawrence Flood of 1951 Ends in Record Aftermath
Lawrence recalls the Great Flood of 1951 as waters from Kaw River and Wakarusa crest near 28 feet, inundating North Lawrence and surrounding areas. Emergency evacations, Red Cross relief, and swift boat rescues followed as storm rains eased and cleanup began across a city marked by widespread damage and rebuilding.
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North Second Street
Kaw River
State Highway Commission
Elm
North Second
Cole's
Journal-World
Rich Clarkson
Lawrence
Douglas County
Cuun
Wie
Eere
Dickin
Bonyaint
Olaytoon
Aekisisis Marais Des Cysnes
Tountil
Tess Tion
Auties Werks
Arrett
Chamber of Commerc
Chris Kraft
North Lawrence
Soumi
Topeka
Kansas City
Red Cross
Avi Lawrence
Valin Haskell
Veunt
Josm Tuly
K. U
Highway 40
Tawrence
South Amies
Dutten's Bridge
Eudora
Highway 10
Manes
Perry Forthwest
Lawrences
Kaw
Delaware
Linn
Winona Hall
Maskella
South Lawrence
Elm Street
North Seventh Street