1937 Ohio River Valley flood

What natural event typically causes the Ohio Valley to flood annually?

• Heavy summer rains

• Melting of winter ice and snow

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

In 1937, what additional factor contributed to the Ohio Valley flood?

• A hurricane

• A dam failure

• Ten days of continuous rain

• An earthquake

How did the 1937 flood compare to previous floods in terms of water levels?

• It was lower than previous floods

• It matched the previous high watermark

• It exceeded the previous high watermark

• It was the same as the normal pool stage

What was the previous high watermark before the 1937 flood?

• 60 feet

• 70 feet

• 90 feet

• 80 feet

How much above the Ohio's normal pool stage did the 1937 flood reach?

• 66 feet

• 70 feet

• 50 feet

• 60 feet