Historic footage from the Flood of 1955 ( 55 flood) in Connecticut. This footage was shot on 8MM movie film and digitally restored by The New Day Group (www.thenewdaygroup.com). This film was shot in the Northwest Connecticut area and contains some amazing footage never before seen. Storm chasers check this out!
I thought the flood of 55 was in August? If so that's way too soon for the leaves to be changing like shown on this video.
scgiants 11 months ago
Great job with restoring! Thank you
ilovebobthecat 1 year ago
my mistake, Hurricane Carol was in 1954 according to Wikipedia
LarchSt 1 year ago
they had to fly in food to drakeville because the roads were out
DVFDCUMMINSREDNECK 2 years ago
I'm from Torrington but I don't recognize any of the scenes here. Also, the leaves in many of these scenes are well into turning into their fall colors. This suggests that the scenes aren't from the flood that ravaged Torrington in August, 1955. They may be from the flood that happened in mid-October, 1955. That flood hit a lot of towns that were hit in August like Winsted, but I don't think it hit Torrington.
JeffIrok 2 years ago
My grandmother lost her house when she was a kid to the floods of 1955, a grassy patch on the side of the river is all that remains now.
Lym0re 2 years ago
I remember this time well. I was twelve years old and lived in Ansonia. Watching this video reminded me of the loss and sadness we all experienced but also of the love and strength of the wonderful families and friends who pulled together to help each other rebuild lives and homes. Also thank you to the brave men and women who gave their time and concern to us.
glitgloo 2 years ago
Where were these images taken? It would be helpful to know more.
Nice restoration.
lummieyou 3 years ago
Great Work going on here!
WebDesignConnecticut 3 years ago