On June 16, 1965, fourteen inches of rain falls in just over four hours, sending a torrent of water down the South Platte River through the heart of Denver. Homes, bridges, and businesses are destroyed and washed away in the most devastating natural disaster in Denver’s history. The city is left in destruction and debris. Over 20 Denver residents lose their life.
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The Greenway Foundation
Revitalizing Rivers. Reconnecting Communities.