| 1972 Flood Harrisburg, PA |
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| Gov. Shapp being evacuated from Governor's Mansion |
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| View of area surrounding Governor's Mansion |
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Hurricane Agnes struck from June 21-23, 1972 and dealt the state its most distructive natural disaster. Flooding was heavy throughout Pennsylvania. There was record flooding on the Susquehanna and other rivers in eastern Pennsylvania. Tens of thousands of residents were rendered homeless. Agnes was dubbed "Hurricane Agony" by Governor Shapp. In three days Agnes left behind 50 deaths and 2.3 billion dollars in damage throughout the Commonwealth.
See article about Agnes: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/2002/6-20-agnes-revisited.htm
LINK BELOW- TO WGAL NEWS 8- to see video and slide show from the 1972 Flood
Video: Floodwaters Wrench Iron Bridge Span From Foundation
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| Harrisburg, PA -The Early Years |
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