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The Times Herald Record

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1972

Page

3

Nationwide Floods From Agnes Tie Nation in Peril Panic

United Press International reports the worst U S floods in history as tropical storm Agnes sweeps the Northeast. President Nixon declares five states major disaster areas and orders aid to the District of Columbia. Death toll climbs to 73 with extensive evacuations and billions in damages across Pennsylvania New York Virginia Maryland and beyond.

United Press International U.S Agnes Nixon Gulf Coast New York Robert White National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Weather Service Cuba Florida Carolinas Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia North Carolina Delaware District of Columbia Susquehanna Allegheny Olean Corning New Jersey Cleveland

Sunbury Flood Capsizes City as 14,000 Flee to Hills

Ottaway News Service Sunbury Pa 14,000 residents fled to the northeast hill section as the Susquehanna River and tributaries flooded the city. Mayor ordered evacuation and National Guard helicopters rescued those unable to reach high ground. Death toll rose to 12 with many missing. Flood crest expected Saturday with four to five feet over retaining walls. Drinking water failed, stores and factories closed, food shortages reported. Multi million dollar property damage including a washed away 1.5 million marina and floating mobile homes.

Sunbury National Guard Robert E. Lauf

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