The 1935 Republican River Flood

by Joy A. Hayden

Overview

On May 31, 1935, a storm system surged along the Republican River, bursting its banks in a matter of minutes with a roar that could be heard miles away. The greatest flood to hit the tri-state area of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, it left behind a landscape rearranged beyond recognition and claimed more than one hundred casualties. However, amid all the destruction and sorrow, amazing acts of heroism and unwavering courage were reported throughout the valley. Author Joy Hayden reveals the historic disaster and the steadfast resolve of those who witnessed it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626198555
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/27/2015
Series:	Disaster
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Joy Hayden has always had a love for history and strong ties to the High Plains region. One day several years ago she came across a copy of the Follansbee & Spiegel report on the 1935 Republican River flood. Curiosity about the event evolved into a quest to preserve a story that was quickly fading from public memory. She has spent many years compiling the history of the flood, meeting with survivors and traveling along the river to document this exciting chapter in the Republican River's history.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 11

Introduction 13

1 The River-Its Geography 19

2 The River-Its History 24

3 The Dirty Thirties 30

4 The Rain Begins to Fall 37

5 The Flood Begins in Colorado 45

6 Kansas Taken by Surprise 60

7 Entering Nebraska 64

8 On to McCook 81

9 On Through Nebraska 98

10 Back in Kansas 112

11 Aftermath 120

12 Never Again! 134

13 What Remains for the Republican 142

Chapter Notes 147

Bibliography 155

About the Author 160