OHIO – Ohio, a state crisscrossed by mighty rivers like the Ohio, Miami, and Muskingum, has a long history of devastating floods. From localized flash floods to widespread riverine deluges, these events have repeatedly shaped its landscape and communities. Among these, one flood stands out as the most pervasive and destructive in the state’s recorded history, causing unprecedented damage and altering urban planning: The Great Dayton Flood of 1913.
The Great Dayton Flood of 1913: A Disaster that Reshaped Ohio
The Great Dayton Flood was part of a larger system of severe flooding that impacted much of the Midwest, often referred to as the Great Flood of 1913……