Historic Flood Damage

Aerial views of past flood disasters, showcasing the impact on infrastructure and the environment in black and white imagery.

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Water shortage 1953. Air photo of the remainder of the port of Schelphoek and an overview of the area affected by the disaster.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Water release disaster 1953. Air photo of Schelphoek and an overview of the area affected by the disaster. Work on an embankment to be applied.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Water release disaster 1953. Air photo of the port of Schelphoek and an overview of the area affected by the disaster.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Water shortage 1953. Air photo of hloem (below) and Hooge Zwaluwe (top left) and an overview of the area affected by the disaster.
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Water release disaster 1953. Air photo of Schelphoek and an overview of the area affected by the disaster. Work on an embankment to be applied.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Water release disaster 1953. Air photo of Schelphoek and an overview of the area affected by the disaster. Work on an embankment to be applied.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Aerial Photograph.
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Water-shortage disaster 1953. Air photo of hloem (below) and Hooge Zwaluwe (center above) and an overview of the area affected by the disaster.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Levee Break Looses Flood -- This air view yesterday shows a break in the Southern Rail way protection levee allowing the waters from Bayou Bienvenue to spread through the residential section just east of the city proper. September 21, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Floodwaters at Lismore are dropping rapidly, but many families are still unable to return home. This picture, from the air late yesterday, shows an almost submerged homestead. February 23, 1954. (Photo by The The Telegraph Feature Service Brisbane).
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Beachfront property collapsed. Beachfront property collapsed
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Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.
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Flooded outskirts of Palmerston north in the middle is the Hokowhitu transit camp. February 10, 1953. (Photo by The Weekly News).
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Flood in Germany Flood or River Rhein in Mainz in Germany Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 4929469
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Flood Water On The Field At Karachi, India, After The Storm.
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Missouri - Missouri Flood, Aerial Photograph.
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Water shortage 1953.
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The Camargue - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Photo collection Government information service. Landscapes. undated. Eem
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Vintage Photograph. Shopping center under flood waters at Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
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Flooding, Potomac River, Washington, D.C. ca. March 19, 1936.
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Baldwin Hills Reservoir disaster. Millions of gallons of water flowed into a heavily populated residential area through this gash in the dam. 277 homes were destroyed and 5 people were killed. Dec. 14, 1963.
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An aerial view of a flooded area between Painted Rock Dam and Wellton. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the area to construct barriers in an effort to protect surrounding communities from the waters of the flooded Gila River. State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An overview of Aniyua, Guam, displaying damage caused by Typhoon Omar, which passed through the area on August 28th. Country: United States Of America (USA)