King James of Lynchburg: An Analysis of the Flood of November 5, 1985; 1986

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: MS1133-0192
Title: King James of Lynchburg: An Analysis of the Flood of November 5, 1985; 1986
Description: The academic paper, titled "King James of Lynchburg: An Analysis of the Flood of November 5, 1985" by E. Allen Culverhouse, delves into the severe flooding that devastated Lynchburg due to the James River overflowing. The paper provides a detailed account of the flood's impact, exceeding $50 million in damages, and emphasizes the heroism of municipal employees and local organizations. It covers historical flood data, the emergency responses, and the community's resilience, ultimately advocating for improved flood warning systems.
Date: 4 December 1986
Creator: Culverhouse, E. Allen
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; E. Allen Culverhouse; Culverhouse; 1986; James River; Lynchburg; Floods; Natural Disasters; Community Response; Emergency Preparedness; Municipal Employees; Flash Floods; Damage Assessment; Flood Warning Systems; Historical Flood Data
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: E. Allen Culverhouse