The Johnstown Flood
May 31, 1889
A dam fails above a Pennsylvania town
Confirmed
After heavy rain, the South Fork Dam failed and sent a wall of water into Johnstown. More than 2,200 people died, and the disaster led to changes in dam safety.
A dam fails above a Pennsylvania town
After heavy rain, the South Fork Dam failed and sent a wall of water into Johnstown. More than 2,200 people died, and the disaster led to changes in dam safety.