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A Time of Peril - the Great Flood of 1937

Filmed all the way back in 1980, five gentlemen take you through the events of the Flood of 1937.

Aired 05/08/2025

WNIN Specials

A Time of Peril - the Great Flood of 1937

Special | 1h 20m 13s

Filmed all the way back in 1980, five gentlemen take you through the events of the Flood of 1937.

Filmed all the way back in 1980, five gentlemen take you through the events of the Flood of 1937. We hear from those who were frontline workers, those who managed the rescue and relief efforts, and from a local historian who has been documenting Evansville history. Then we hear from citizens of the Tri-State, who call in to speak about their personal experiences with the flood.

Aired 05/08/2025

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WNIN Specials

A Time of Peril - the Great Flood of 1937

Special | 1h 20m 13s

Filmed all the way back in 1980, five gentlemen take you through the events of the Flood of 1937. We hear from those who were frontline workers, those who managed the rescue and relief efforts, and from a local historian who has been documenting Evansville history. Then we hear from citizens of the Tri-State, who call in to speak about their personal experiences with the flood.

Aired 05/08/2025

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