1971 Canberra flood

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

[edit] References

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

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