Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:waterfall
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lowell,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Springfield,_Massachusetts gptkb:Haverhill,_Massachusetts gptkb:Donora,_Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:affects |
increased public awareness of flood risks
improved weather forecasting enhanced river management practices |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased flood control measures
creation of the Flood Control Act of 1936 |
| gptkbp:analyzes |
flood causes and effects
|
| gptkbp:average_rainfall |
up to 12 inches
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant property damage
thousands injured over 100 deaths |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
heavy rainfall
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:historical_figure inspired literature inspired art inspired music |
| gptkbp:damage |
$500 million
|
| gptkbp:date |
1936
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several days
|
| gptkbp:government_type |
Public Works Administration involvement
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Great_Depression
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced urban planning in flood-prone areas
shaped future flood policies led to the establishment of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control projects |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the worst floods in U. S. history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Great Flood of 1936
|
| gptkbp:impact |
approximately 100,000
loss of life infrastructure damage agricultural loss |
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
gptkb:bridge
gptkb:railway_station railroads roads |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:Connecticut_River_Valley
gptkb:Delaware_River_Basin Susquehanna River Basin |
| gptkbp:location |
Northeastern United States
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
National Guard deployment
state emergency declarations Red Cross assistance flooding of cities |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
charitable donations
volunteer efforts community rebuilding efforts |
| gptkbp:related_event |
1937 flood
1938 New England hurricane |
| gptkbp:research |
climate patterns
hydrology flood dynamics |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
federal disaster relief
|