Indeed, Southern California saw some weird weather at that time. In September, 1939, about a year and a half after the '38 flood, a hurricane swept through the Southland. Although it would have barely rated a category 1 storm by today's standards, it caused a lot of damage.
We haven't had a hurricane since, although a storm named Katrina just missed us in 1967.
Wow, it certainly puts today's flood controls into perspective! I live across the street from a former river in LA (now walled). During the rainy seasons, it gets pretty filled up! Crazy that my grandfather had to deal with floods like this.
Intersection of Entrada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway is what you are seeing at 20 seconds and 50 seconds. Bottom of Santa Monica Canyon. There is a flood control channel running under PCH there now..
Is it possible, that this is in New England, I could not find a cross street of Park dr and magnolia.... But there is a Park Dr. and Magnolia in Caolifornia Maryland?
Hey, American History Gal, thanks for posting, just wondering if you have any details on which streets we're seeing in each of those shots.
Also...ain't it weird that New England had a literally *killer* hurricane that same year? I wonder if anyone has looked at global weather data for that year as a benchmark to compare with other anomalous weather years such like we've had in years past. peace out.
Sorry, I do not have any more info on this clip. I was trying to identify the streets myself. The only street sign I saw was "Magnolia" which is in the the San Fernando Valley.
@americanhistorygal Feel free to contact me for some details on this event. Btw,the U.S.S. Arizona was actively involved in search and recovery operations following this storm.
Indeed, Southern California saw some weird weather at that time. In September, 1939, about a year and a half after the '38 flood, a hurricane swept through the Southland. Although it would have barely rated a category 1 storm by today's standards, it caused a lot of damage.
We haven't had a hurricane since, although a storm named Katrina just missed us in 1967.
Boldorion1958 8 months ago
Wow, it certainly puts today's flood controls into perspective! I live across the street from a former river in LA (now walled). During the rainy seasons, it gets pretty filled up! Crazy that my grandfather had to deal with floods like this.
scarletlark 8 months ago
Fascinating! You have a new subscriber. More like this, please!
ManyHatCat 8 months ago
I didn't know about this before this video...
-G
GagnezTV 8 months ago
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There is a West Park Drive in Valley Village.
TheRomyGL 11 months ago
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There is a West Park Drive in Valley Village.
TheRomyGL 11 months ago
There is a West Park Drive in Valley Village.
TheRomyGL 11 months ago
The collapsed bridge is Lankershim at Universal City. There's a historical photo of the same scene out there on the net that's labeled.
billmckay 1 year ago
Intersection of Entrada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway is what you are seeing at 20 seconds and 50 seconds. Bottom of Santa Monica Canyon. There is a flood control channel running under PCH there now..
Chipster1046 1 year ago
Is it possible, that this is in New England, I could not find a cross street of Park dr and magnolia.... But there is a Park Dr. and Magnolia in Caolifornia Maryland?
sinnatravels 2 years ago
Sorry for the typo, meant California
sinnatravels 2 years ago
Very cool footage. Thank you for sharing it.
:-)
sangabrielvalleylife 3 years ago
Hey, American History Gal, thanks for posting, just wondering if you have any details on which streets we're seeing in each of those shots.
Also...ain't it weird that New England had a literally *killer* hurricane that same year? I wonder if anyone has looked at global weather data for that year as a benchmark to compare with other anomalous weather years such like we've had in years past. peace out.
voyeur06 3 years ago
Sorry, I do not have any more info on this clip. I was trying to identify the streets myself. The only street sign I saw was "Magnolia" which is in the the San Fernando Valley.
americanhistorygal 3 years ago
@americanhistorygal Feel free to contact me for some details on this event. Btw,the U.S.S. Arizona was actively involved in search and recovery operations following this storm.
sneakerset 1 year ago