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The Flood of '55

In 1955, two hurricanes turned streams into torrents, resulting in a devastating flood.

Aired 02/12/2016

The Flood of '55

The Connecticut Experience

The Flood of '55

Special | 58m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1955, two hurricanes turned streams into torrents, resulting in a devastating flood.

This documentary tracks the two hurricanes – Connie and Diane – that spawned record rainfall and turned mountain streams into raging torrents. Flowing into the larger rivers of western Connecticut, trillions of gallons of water swept down from the western hills and slammed into valleys and towns. Follow the dramatic story of tragedy and heroism, of the lives ended and the lives renewed.

Aired 02/12/2016

The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV

The Connecticut Experience

The Flood of '55

Special | 58m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary tracks the two hurricanes – Connie and Diane – that spawned record rainfall and turned mountain streams into raging torrents. Flowing into the larger rivers of western Connecticut, trillions of gallons of water swept down from the western hills and slammed into valleys and towns. Follow the dramatic story of tragedy and heroism, of the lives ended and the lives renewed.

Aired 02/12/2016

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The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV

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