As we move from late Spring toward early Summer and severe thunderstorms and tornadoes return to southern Colorado, as devestating as most may be, they're insignificant in comparison to Pueblo's great flood of 1921.
A powerful storm to the west of the city sent a wall of water over 10 feet high into the city.
In town, the flood level was over 18 feet.
Over 1/3 of the businesses and numerous buildings were destroyed, 100s of people drowned, and over 400 railroad cars were destroyed. Many were found downstream.
It's a good time for a reminder that Flash Floods are the greatest weather-related killer in this country, so when a flash flood warning is issued, get to high ground immediately.
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