1971 Canberra flood

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On 26 January 1971 (Australia Day), a flash flood in the Woden Valley killed seven people, injured 15 and affected 500 people. The insurance damage was estimated at $9 million (1971 dollars).[1] It was estimated that around 95mm of rain fell in one hour during this event.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ EMA Disaters Database "Woden Valley, Canberra, ACT: Flash Flood"
  2. ^ Bureau of Meteorology "Facts on Flash Floods in NSW"

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