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The 1979 Easter flood was one of the most costly and devastating floods to ever occur in Mississippi, United States, with $500–700 million in damages ($2.1 billion in 2020 dollars). [2] [3] It was the result of the Pearl River being overwhelmed by severe rain upstream. Floodwaters sent the Pearl River 15 feet above flood stage.
Items related to Jackson, Mississippi, various dates (via Digital Public Library of America). Materials related to Jackson, Mississippi, various dates (via Library of Congress, Prints & Photos Division) "Jackson Clubs, Organizations and Support Groups". Jackson-Hinds Library System. 2005. Archived from the original on 2013-08-24.
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The flood between May and June was the second most severe flood in the lower Mississippi Basin since 1927. Red River Landing, Louisiana, reached the 4th highest crest of record at 60.52 feet (18.45 m) on June 5 and was flooded for 115 days. All bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway were opened for 35 days. [5]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it intends to make a final recommendation by the end of this year on flood-control plans for the Pearl River Basin in the Jackson area, after decades of ...
August 27–28, 1978: Tropical Storm Debra brought rainfall to Mississippi while passing west of the state, peaking at 7.79 inches near Cleveland. One person was killed in Turkey Creek by an estimated F1 tornado. [20] [13] July 11–12, 1979: Hurricane Bob moved through Mississippi as a tropical storm after making landfall as a hurricane in ...
As Vernon Perry sat at a cafe in Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday and tore into a plate of chicken, black-eyed peas and cornbread, the 70-year-old former NFL and Jackson State player looked like he ...
On the night of Aug. 24, 1979, the New Orleans Saints took on the then-Houston Oilers in both teams' final preseason game. What went unnoticed by fans, announcers, players and even the league ...