Scientists say climate change increases the likelihood of the recurrence of a 'megaflood' like the Great Flood of 1862.

The tiny settlement of Agua Mansa in Colton was completely destroyed in the flood that has been referred to as “Noahcian” in magnitude.

The Great Flood of 1862 that took place primarily in the Lehigh Valley that spring would take hundreds of lives and destroyed many businesses.

We live in the Arid West; it seems like the region is always described this way, especially now when drought dominates the news. But we should not forget that California and the West have at times … ...

THE GREAT FLOOD IN CALIFORNIA.; Great Destruction of Property Damage $10,000,000. Share full article Jan. 21, 1862 The New York Times Archives ...

Scientists warn of a repeat of the 1862 flood in which millions of people would be displaced and some urban centers will be left completely submerged.

On January 14th the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a report prepared by its Multi Hazards Demonstration Project (MHDP) concerning a potential ‘super storm’ that could impact California ...

The Great Flood Terrible Destruction of Property Comparative Losses and Gains. THE UNPRECEDENTED INUNDATION OF 1862. THE GREAT VALLEYS BECOME LAKES. THE SPIRITS OF THE PEOPLE RISE STRANGE PHENOMENA.