Mobile County November 13-14, 1961: Flash flood caused much damage to lowland areas, several roads and many bridges were washed out. $5,000 to $50,000.* Autauga, Clark, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, and Wilicox Counties December 9-10, 1961: Rapid flooding caused considerable damage to county roads and bridges and caused them to wash out. Some residences were flooded, about 50 head of livestock drowned. $50,000 to $500,000.* North Central December 11-12, 1961: Considerable flooding of small streams and lowland areas, some residences were flooded, a bridge washed out and damage to principal crop and winter pastures and unharvested cotton. $50,000 to $500,000.* North and Central December 17-18, 1961: Small streams over flowing caused flooding to lowland areas. Considerable damage to rural roads and bridges. Residential areas were partially flooded. Most crop damage to winter pastures and unharvested cotton and corn. January 24-26, 1961: Residential and Business structure, etc. August 22, 1961: Flash flooding caused considerable damage to city streets and county roads, personal property most of which were to automobiles. $50,000 to $500,000.* Harrison, Boone County ARKANSAS May 7, 1961: Five inches of rain fell with in a two hour period causing flash floods in Boone county. Several downtown buildings collapsed and the contents of several buildings on the square were swept out by the flood waters. Thirty homes were washed away, one high school and more than 100 automobiles were either damaged or destroyed. $5,000,000 to $50,000,000.* Baxter County May 7, 1961: Flooding waters caused considerable damage to field crops. $500,000 to $5,000,000.* Phillip County May 8, 1961: Excessive rains caused extensive damage to planted cotton. $50,000 to $500,000.* Benton County May 19, 1961: Heavy rain over Benton county, with amounts locally up to 5 inches caused extensive damages to roofs and bridges. $50,000 to $500,000. COLORADO Lower Arkansas Valley from Pueblo to Kansas border; Denver area eastward June 1, 1961: Heavy rains caused flooding and considerable property damage to crops, houses and businesses. $500,000 to $5,000,000. Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas June 3, 1961: Heavy rains caused flooding of streets, roads and buildings. $50,000 to $500,000.* *Estimated damage. In some instances may also include losses from wind and hail. Metropolitan Denver and areas north and east June 3, 1961: Flooding caused much damage to property and crops. $500,000 to $5,000.000.* Lakewood, S. W. Denver and Littleton June 7, 1961: Heavy rain damaged property and crops in S. W. Denver and rural areas. $5,000 to $50,000.* Fort Collins August 18, 1961: Many basements in the business and residential areas were flooded. February 18-25, 1961: Large acres of low-lying farmlands flooded with damage suffered by some grain crops. Hundreds of homes were flooded in numerous towns and communities. $50,000 to $500,000.* South counties April 12, 1961: Extremely heavy rains caused widespread damage to property and young crops in several south Georgia counties. $5,000 to $50,000.* Griffin, Spalding County August 21, 1961: Many streets and some homes were flooded. August 12, 1961: Flooding farmlands were followed by flooding of Greer Canyon where grain, hay, and buildings were damaged heavily. No estimate of damage given. Twin Falls August 16-17, 1961: City streets flooded. $5,000 to $50,000.* South Kona, Island of Hawaii October 24, 1961: Roads were washed out, homes damaged and coffee and banana crops partially destroyed. $5,000 to $50,000.* Islands of Molokai, Oahu, and Maru October 31, 1961: Local flash flooding, resulting in minor damages to homes and roads. $500 to $5,000.* Islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lamai November 23, 1961: Flooding and erosion caused much damage to crops, land roads and property. August 28, 1961: A flash flood occurred causing damage to furnaces, basements, and household furnishings. May 5-8, 1961: Hundreds of families were evacuated from their homes in the worst flood since 1943. $5,000,000 to $50,000,000.* *Estimated damage. In some instances may also include losses from wind and hail. Northeast June 7, 1961: Heavy rains flooded over 1,000 basements in Chicago. $50,000 to $500,000.* Chicago area June 13, 1961: Numerous basements flooded in area, 12 sq. blocks without electrical power. No estimate of damage given. Cairo June 14, 1961: Considerable local flooding. $500 to 5,000.* Northern August 4, 1961: Heavy rains flooded basements and viaducts. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southwest August 9-10, 1961: Flash flooding caused 50 homes in this area to be flooded. It was the worst flood since 1926. $500,000 to $5,000,000.* Central August 11, 1961: Heavy rains caused flooding to a large area of farmland with much crop damage. $50,000 to $500,000.* Chicago area August 31, 1961: Heavy rains flooded 18 viaducts and caused several auto accidents. June 9, 1961: Three inches of rain in half hour followed by three more inches in 1 and 4 hours caused severe local flooding. One home was washed away, many flooded and autos were submerged. $50,000 to $500,000.* Spiceland in Henry County July 20, 1961: Flash flooding washed away two bridges, caused heavy damage to a factory and forced two families from their home. June 30, 1961: Mad Creek flood drowned three and caused a million dollar loss. September 3, 1961: Flashing floods damaged crops on low-ground. No estimate of damage given. Northeast and east central counties, principally in Jackson and Jefferson and Leavenworth Counties October 12, 1961: Several flash floods, caused erosion of soil and much damage to crops. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern Kansas July 13, 1961: Surface flooding resulting from heavy rains in this area. $50,000 to $500,000.* Southeast-7 extreme southeast counties April 30, 1961: Flash floods. No estimate of damage given. Estimated damage. In some instances may also include losses from wind and hail. Seward County July 20, 1961: A heavy two hour rain in and near Liberal caused considerable flooding in parts of Liberal and especially in the business district. July 7, 1961: Heavy rain caused flooding to numerous single-floor dwellings and basements in South Lexington. Minor crop damage due to flooding and erosion. $5,000 to $50,000.* Johnson, Morgan, and Elliot Counties July 30-31, 1961: Several houses torn from their foundation and washed downstream. Nine homes and 75% crops damaged in Morgan county. September 25-26, 1961: Flash flooding caused widespread flooding of cellars, low roads and underpasses. No estimate of damage given. Shreveport June 19, 1961: Local flooding occurred from heavy rains. May 26-30, 1961: Floodwaters washed out many roads and closed highways, heavy damage resulted in flooded cellars. Many driveways and lawns were extensively damaged. $500,000 to $5,000,000.* Knox and Waldo Counties November 20-21, 1961: Damage was due to local flooding and washing with some streets and highways out. Many cellars were flooded and furnaces damaged or put out of service. Some damage done to wheat crop. $5,000 to $50,000.* MASSACHUSETTS Eastern and southeastern sections: Hurricane Ester September 21, 1961: This flood caused trees to fall, many cellars to flood. Many roads and underpasses were washed away. $50,000 to $500,000.* Entire State January 1, 1961: Widespread local flooding of cellars and underpasses as icedover catch basins failed to provide proper drainage. $5,000 to $50,000.* Entire State January 19-20, 1961: A number of homes were destroyed or washed away. Salt water damage to some cranberry bogs. More than 400 persons were evacuated from their homes to both public and private shelters. $500,000 to $5,000,000.* Eastern and southwestern portions April 16, 1961: Heavy rains flooded underpasses, and clogged drains causing local flooding. Flooded cellars were reported in several communities. $5,000 to $50,000.* Amherst June 9-10, 1961: Some flooding caused by drainage block. $5,000 to $50,000.* North Attleboro July 6, 1961: Heavy rains washed out soil and flooded some streets. $5,000 to $50,000.* Estimated damage. In some instances may also include losses from wind and hail. Near Springfield July 9, 1961: Flooding rains caused road blockage and some washouts. $500 to $5,000.* Eastern July 10, 1961: Some road and cellar flooding from heavy rains. $5,000 to $50,000.* Lower Peninsula MICHIGAN September 13-14, 1961: Flooding caused heavy damage to basements, highways, and streets. City owned dam at Traverse City was washed out. $50,000 to $500,000.* Petosky September 22, 1961: Flooding caused heavy damage to highways, and streets. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern Lower September 25, 1961: Heavy damage due to flooded roads, streets, and basements were reported. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern Lower September 24, 1961: Heavy rains with amounts up to three inches reported caused serious flood damage to roads, streets, buildings, and basements. $50,000 to $500,000.* Southern April 24, 1961: Heavy rains flooded basements of numerous homes. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern Michigan June 13, 1961: Heavy rains flooded numerous roads and streets. $50,000 to $500,000.* Northern Lower July 14, 1961: Excessive rains flooded streets, roads and basements, with resultant serious repair damage in area. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southeastern and the Thumb area July 19, 1961: Flooding caused serious damage to streets, roads, and base ments. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern and Central Lower July 23, 1961: Damage due to flooded basements and streets were reported. $50,000 to $500,000.* Southeastern and the Thumb area and lower Michigan July 24, 1961: Damage was also caused by flooding of basements and streets. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southwestern and Central Lower Michigan July 31, 1961: Flash floods caused streets, roads, and basements to be damaged. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern Lower August 4, 1961: Heavy rains flooded Detroit Expressway with resultant damage to vehicles, flooded basements, and some crop damage. $5,000 to $50,000.* Southern and Central August 28, 1961: Heavy rains flooded roads, streets, and basements, causing considerable damage. $5,000 to $50,000.* *Estimated damage. In some instances may also include losses from wind and hail. |