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Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., March 28. Senator Allen J. Ellender (left) whispers into the ear of Governor Richard W. Lesche of Louisiana today just before the Governor [...] before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee to urge passage of the Overton Amendment for construction of the Organza Flood Way in southern Louisiana. Gov. Lesche told the committee the people of his state [...] Unanimous urging the passage of the bill [...], he urged, would be of great aid to Louisians in averting Mississippi River floods, 3/28/38 Stock Photo

RMWP75XX–Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., March 28. Senator Allen J. Ellender (left) whispers into the ear of Governor Richard W. Lesche of Louisiana today just before the Governor [...] before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee to urge passage of the Overton Amendment for construction of the Organza Flood Way in southern Louisiana. Gov. Lesche told the committee the people of his state [...] Unanimous urging the passage of the bill [...], he urged, would be of great aid to Louisians in averting Mississippi River floods, 3/28/38

Soldiers help rescue people from their homes in Zealand, south-western province of Holland on the North Sea, as they use a railway track as a bridge across a vast stretch of flood water on their way to a place of safety. Stock Photo

RMG5T3MA–Soldiers help rescue people from their homes in Zealand, south-western province of Holland on the North Sea, as they use a railway track as a bridge across a vast stretch of flood water on their way to a place of safety.

Sea defences broken by flood tide at Winchelsea , bungalows flooded and holidaymakers marooned . The sea defences for a distance of 75 yards along the coast at Winchelsea , Sussex gave way before a flood tide , and a surging torrent of sea water flooded acres of marsh land along the coast , inundating bungalows and marooning holidaymakers . Great efforts are being made to repair the breach before the next tide . 4 September 1932 Stock Photo

RM2BW30W4–Sea defences broken by flood tide at Winchelsea , bungalows flooded and holidaymakers marooned . The sea defences for a distance of 75 yards along the coast at Winchelsea , Sussex gave way before a flood tide , and a surging torrent of sea water flooded acres of marsh land along the coast , inundating bungalows and marooning holidaymakers . Great efforts are being made to repair the breach before the next tide . 4 September 1932

The sea wall is breached by the pounding gale-seas and now flood water flowing back off the land churns it's way forward against the surge of the breakesr at Spurn Point, Yorkshire - one of the flood-stricken areas of the eastern seaboard of the British Isles today (Sunday) At least 59 lives have been lost in the widespread floods following the weekends massive storm. Stock Photo

RMGA0XYF–The sea wall is breached by the pounding gale-seas and now flood water flowing back off the land churns it's way forward against the surge of the breakesr at Spurn Point, Yorkshire - one of the flood-stricken areas of the eastern seaboard of the British Isles today (Sunday) At least 59 lives have been lost in the widespread floods following the weekends massive storm.

Lillestrøm 19660523 Flood hits Lillestrøm hard. Most streets are now underwater. Row boat is the only usable means of communication in Elvegaten. Here is a family on the way down Elvegata in a boat. Photo: NTB / NTB Stock Photo

RM2K8NDM2–Lillestrøm 19660523 Flood hits Lillestrøm hard. Most streets are now underwater. Row boat is the only usable means of communication in Elvegaten. Here is a family on the way down Elvegata in a boat. Photo: NTB / NTB

Heavy August rains flood Blackheath Station in London, causing trains to be diverted. Stock Photo

RMGCF5NR–Heavy August rains flood Blackheath Station in London, causing trains to be diverted.

1938, historical, small delivery van makes it's way through the water on a flooded country lane near Chagford, Devon, England, which is on the edge of the Dartmoor National park and is close to the River Teign. Stock Photo

RMGR0P29–1938, historical, small delivery van makes it's way through the water on a flooded country lane near Chagford, Devon, England, which is on the edge of the Dartmoor National park and is close to the River Teign.

With his motorbike and side-car, an adventurous motorcyclist ploughs his way through the swamped roadway on Birdcage Walk, London, where the huge deluge of water caused flooding. Stock Photo

RMGB7DGW–With his motorbike and side-car, an adventurous motorcyclist ploughs his way through the swamped roadway on Birdcage Walk, London, where the huge deluge of water caused flooding.

A local resident of Brambles Farm Middlesbrough makes their way through the flood water 2nd November 1968 Stock Photo

RMERT9R7–A local resident of Brambles Farm Middlesbrough makes their way through the flood water 2nd November 1968

The Cornish Riviera express, headed by two engines, ploughs at walking pace through flood waters at Plympton Devon on its way to London. Stock Photo

RM2CHD0MY–The Cornish Riviera express, headed by two engines, ploughs at walking pace through flood waters at Plympton Devon on its way to London.

Tommy an eight year old gelding finds himself a sea horse. Heavy overnight rain swelled Billingham Beck overnight and Tommy found himself up to his haunches in flood water. His owner Mrs Maggie Dodd of Oaksham Drive Billingham saw Tommy's plight on her way to work. So she phoned some friends and before long they were on the scene along with the fire brigade police and RSPCA inspector George Farrow (right in picture) Inspector Farrow led the rescue party in thigh deep water but Tommy frozen frightened and fed up in the icy wind and icier water would have no part of them or their rope. Tommy Stock Photo

RMERTA2M–Tommy an eight year old gelding finds himself a sea horse. Heavy overnight rain swelled Billingham Beck overnight and Tommy found himself up to his haunches in flood water. His owner Mrs Maggie Dodd of Oaksham Drive Billingham saw Tommy's plight on her way to work. So she phoned some friends and before long they were on the scene along with the fire brigade police and RSPCA inspector George Farrow (right in picture) Inspector Farrow led the rescue party in thigh deep water but Tommy frozen frightened and fed up in the icy wind and icier water would have no part of them or their rope. Tommy

Møre and Romsdal19580703: Record heat and fast snowmelt in late June and early July led to floods in Romsdal and Gudbrandsdal. Here, an animal transport has gotten stuck on the way down through Romsdalen, where Rauma had crossed its banks. Photo: NTB / NTB Stock Photo

RM2K8RJNG–Møre and Romsdal19580703: Record heat and fast snowmelt in late June and early July led to floods in Romsdal and Gudbrandsdal. Here, an animal transport has gotten stuck on the way down through Romsdalen, where Rauma had crossed its banks. Photo: NTB / NTB

March 1918 Flood, Belleville, Ontario. Looking across the ice of the flooded Moira River to the east side. The big stone and brick building in the middle of the photo, was once called the Commercial Hotel and to the south of it is the Simpson/Wallbridge House. On the right of the photo is the Canadian Pacific Railway as it reaches the flooded west side of the river. People are walking along the railroad right of way ca. 1918 Stock Photo

RM2J8X9CW–March 1918 Flood, Belleville, Ontario. Looking across the ice of the flooded Moira River to the east side. The big stone and brick building in the middle of the photo, was once called the Commercial Hotel and to the south of it is the Simpson/Wallbridge House. On the right of the photo is the Canadian Pacific Railway as it reaches the flooded west side of the river. People are walking along the railroad right of way ca. 1918

Harrisburg, Illinois: January 27, 1937 The engineer looks out over a 10 mile pond of Ohio River flood waters as his train on the railway right-of-way ploughs on with relief supplies. Stock Photo

RM2RCTC4T–Harrisburg, Illinois: January 27, 1937 The engineer looks out over a 10 mile pond of Ohio River flood waters as his train on the railway right-of-way ploughs on with relief supplies.

An early 20th century view of a stage coach held up by sheep on their way to market over St Patrick's Bridge in Cork City, Ireland. The first bridge, completed in 1789 and incorporating a portcullis to regulate ship traffic underneath the bridge was destroyed by a severe flood in 1853. A temporary timber bridge, was put in place and the present bridge opened in 1861, remains one of the best-known landmarks in Cork. Stock Photo

RM2GFWYYD–An early 20th century view of a stage coach held up by sheep on their way to market over St Patrick's Bridge in Cork City, Ireland. The first bridge, completed in 1789 and incorporating a portcullis to regulate ship traffic underneath the bridge was destroyed by a severe flood in 1853. A temporary timber bridge, was put in place and the present bridge opened in 1861, remains one of the best-known landmarks in Cork.

The Great Flood in the Fens: attempt to form a dam in the middle-level drain, 1862. 'The destruction of the sluice connected with the Middle-Level outfall...has been attended with the most serious results. Since this sluice gave way a succession of flood tides has poured into the cut, the banks have been unable to withstand the increased pressure, and the waters are flowing out over all the adjacent farms. Every effort has hitherto been in vain...hundreds of workmen have been employed day and night in driving piles and constructing dams, which the first high tide washes away again in a moment. Stock Photo

RM2WG0J6W–The Great Flood in the Fens: attempt to form a dam in the middle-level drain, 1862. 'The destruction of the sluice connected with the Middle-Level outfall...has been attended with the most serious results. Since this sluice gave way a succession of flood tides has poured into the cut, the banks have been unable to withstand the increased pressure, and the waters are flowing out over all the adjacent farms. Every effort has hitherto been in vain...hundreds of workmen have been employed day and night in driving piles and constructing dams, which the first high tide washes away again in a moment.

Nov 07, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, USA; File Photo: 1959 MGM Movie Still from 'Flood of Fear.' Singer HOWARD KEEL, the baritone who romanced his way through a series of glittery MGM musicals such as 'Kiss Me Kate' and 'Annie Get Your Gun' and later revived his career with television's 'Dallas,' died Sunday of colon cancer. He was 85. Keel studie shis lines before performance. Stock Photo

RMF6JPRW–Nov 07, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, USA; File Photo: 1959 MGM Movie Still from 'Flood of Fear.' Singer HOWARD KEEL, the baritone who romanced his way through a series of glittery MGM musicals such as 'Kiss Me Kate' and 'Annie Get Your Gun' and later revived his career with television's 'Dallas,' died Sunday of colon cancer. He was 85. Keel studie shis lines before performance.

Ships on Haringvliet on their way to Zierikzee, February 5, 1953, ships, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FX055T–Ships on Haringvliet on their way to Zierikzee, February 5, 1953, ships, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

Entrance to Marianna, Arkansas, during the 1937 flood. Stock Photo

RM2J89CYX–Entrance to Marianna, Arkansas, during the 1937 flood.

Missouri State Conservationist (1938–), cartoon on erosion; English: A horse-drawn wagon dumps a large cube of soil into the Mississippi River. The cube is labeled One cubic mile of the richest top soil in the world. On top of the soil is a top-hatted and bearded man with a shovel, labeled Old Man Carelessness. A sign on the left shows the soil is on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Also on the left are a group of men representing the U.S. Flood Commission, witnessing the dumping while another top-hatted and bearded old man is trying to get the group's attention by jumping up and down and poin Stock Photo

RMW5RJG7–Missouri State Conservationist (1938–), cartoon on erosion; English: A horse-drawn wagon dumps a large cube of soil into the Mississippi River. The cube is labeled One cubic mile of the richest top soil in the world. On top of the soil is a top-hatted and bearded man with a shovel, labeled Old Man Carelessness. A sign on the left shows the soil is on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Also on the left are a group of men representing the U.S. Flood Commission, witnessing the dumping while another top-hatted and bearded old man is trying to get the group's attention by jumping up and down and poin

A blind elderly man in Benfleet Methodist Church with another survivor on Canvey Island. The Thames Estuary holiday resort was under many feet of water and evacuation of the 13,000 population was under way as floods swept the east coast of Britain and claimed the lives of at least 59 people. Stock Photo

RMGA0XYM–A blind elderly man in Benfleet Methodist Church with another survivor on Canvey Island. The Thames Estuary holiday resort was under many feet of water and evacuation of the 13,000 population was under way as floods swept the east coast of Britain and claimed the lives of at least 59 people.

RM2BW346C–Sea defences broken by flood tide at Winchelsea , bungalows flooded and holidaymakers marooned . The sea defences for a distance of 75 yards along the coast at Winchelsea , Sussex gave way before a flood tide , and a surging torrent of sea water flooded acres of marsh land along the coast , inundating bungalows and marooning holidaymakers . Great efforts are being made to repair the breach before the next tide . 4 September 1932

Watersnood 1953 Ships on Haringvliet on their way to Zierikzee Date: 5 February 1953 Location: Haringvliet, Zierikzee Keywords: ships, flood Stock Photo

RM2AR4F34–Watersnood 1953 Ships on Haringvliet on their way to Zierikzee Date: 5 February 1953 Location: Haringvliet, Zierikzee Keywords: ships, flood

A bus which was crossing Millburn bridge, near Duns, Berwickshire, when the middle of the bridge gave way. The bus plunged into this hole and stayed suspended over the heavily swollen stream. Eleven people were injured. Scenes of desolation were left in North Northumberland and the Border country as floods which had inundated hundreds of square miles, sweeping away five railway bridges and at least four road bridges causing landslides and isolating villages, began to recede. Stock Photo

RMG6PAN6–A bus which was crossing Millburn bridge, near Duns, Berwickshire, when the middle of the bridge gave way. The bus plunged into this hole and stayed suspended over the heavily swollen stream. Eleven people were injured. Scenes of desolation were left in North Northumberland and the Border country as floods which had inundated hundreds of square miles, sweeping away five railway bridges and at least four road bridges causing landslides and isolating villages, began to recede.

Flood in Friesland, family Oeneman in Alde Ouer near Joure must evacuate; children in a rowing boat on their way to a farm Date: 19 December 1965 Location: Friesland, Joure Keywords: farms, children, floods, rowing boats, waterlogging Stock Photo

RM2AR1K1H–Flood in Friesland, family Oeneman in Alde Ouer near Joure must evacuate; children in a rowing boat on their way to a farm Date: 19 December 1965 Location: Friesland, Joure Keywords: farms, children, floods, rowing boats, waterlogging

Mit dem Boot durch die überschwemmten Gassen der Altstadt, hier an der Frankenwerft, während des Hochwassers in Köln im Januar 1926, Deutschland 1920er Jahre. On the way by boat through the lanes of Cologne old city during the flood in January 1926, Germany 1920s. Stock Photo

RMFAF972–Mit dem Boot durch die überschwemmten Gassen der Altstadt, hier an der Frankenwerft, während des Hochwassers in Köln im Januar 1926, Deutschland 1920er Jahre. On the way by boat through the lanes of Cologne old city during the flood in January 1926, Germany 1920s.

The flood in Passau and other parts of Lower Bavaria (July, 1954) were also referred to as the flood of the century. The Danube, the Inn and the Ilz had overflowed their banks, and flooded towns and villages. Photo of the Bavarian riot police on their way to their deployment with their equipment during the flood disaster. Stock Photo

RM2A2B55D–The flood in Passau and other parts of Lower Bavaria (July, 1954) were also referred to as the flood of the century. The Danube, the Inn and the Ilz had overflowed their banks, and flooded towns and villages. Photo of the Bavarian riot police on their way to their deployment with their equipment during the flood disaster.

Postcard of the damaged footbridge in Belleville, Ontario, during the 1936 flood, showing the ice breaking the bridge. There is a small dog next to the bridge and a billboard advertising Harold Lloyd in 'The Milky Way' on the east side of the river Moira ca. 1936 Stock Photo

RM2J8X8T7–Postcard of the damaged footbridge in Belleville, Ontario, during the 1936 flood, showing the ice breaking the bridge. There is a small dog next to the bridge and a billboard advertising Harold Lloyd in 'The Milky Way' on the east side of the river Moira ca. 1936

THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Sappers of the Royal Engineers wade through the floods on the river banks, as they make their way to dinner. , British Army, 21st Army Group Stock Photo

RM2WY63TP–THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Sappers of the Royal Engineers wade through the floods on the river banks, as they make their way to dinner. , British Army, 21st Army Group

David Baker of Croydon Road Middlesbrough found one way to beat the floods sweeping the region. 14th August 1971 Stock Photo

RMERT7HW–David Baker of Croydon Road Middlesbrough found one way to beat the floods sweeping the region. 14th August 1971

RM2K8KETP–Møre and Romsdal19580703: Record heat and fast snowmelt in late June and early July led to floods in Romsdal and Gudbrandsdal. Here, an animal transport has gotten stuck on the way down through Romsdalen, where Rauma had crossed its banks. Photo: NTB / NTB

Billboard during Flood, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, Edwin Locke for U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1937 Stock Photo

RMMN77CR–Billboard during Flood, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, Edwin Locke for U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1937

Soldiers on way to Dayton (LOC) Stock Photo

RMD5G13G–Soldiers on way to Dayton (LOC)

RFCEBB0D–York at night

"Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. 'There's good in tears, or they had not been sent By Him who is all good! It is not wise To keep our sorrows in our hearts up-pent When we can give them freedom from our eyes. The storm-cloud only darkens the fair earth Until it falleth down in gentle rain; And then what wond'rous beauties have their birth! So, when the heart is overcharged with pain, We see a shadow upon every good; But let our heavy sorrows have their way, And as they well into a tearful flood What comfort may not come? Ah! who can say? Grief hath a mission holier than joy - Stock Photo

RM2R8Y906–"Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. 'There's good in tears, or they had not been sent By Him who is all good! It is not wise To keep our sorrows in our hearts up-pent When we can give them freedom from our eyes. The storm-cloud only darkens the fair earth Until it falleth down in gentle rain; And then what wond'rous beauties have their birth! So, when the heart is overcharged with pain, We see a shadow upon every good; But let our heavy sorrows have their way, And as they well into a tearful flood What comfort may not come? Ah! who can say? Grief hath a mission holier than joy -

RMF6JPRY–Nov 07, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, USA; File Photo: 1959 MGM Movie Still from 'Flood of Fear.' Singer HOWARD KEEL, the baritone who romanced his way through a series of glittery MGM musicals such as 'Kiss Me Kate' and 'Annie Get Your Gun' and later revived his career with television's 'Dallas,' died Sunday of colon cancer. He was 85. Keel studie shis lines before performance.

Couple having a ride by bike, in a rainy day, in the tiny touristic village of Cala d´or, mallorca... the streets are not preapared for such big rain. Stock Photo

RFHPFA4G–Couple having a ride by bike, in a rainy day, in the tiny touristic village of Cala d´or, mallorca... the streets are not preapared for such big rain.

French pontooners making their way in their boats to the isolated areas of Tholen to retrieve evacuees, February 3, 1953, relief, military, floods, rowboats, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FX5DX0–French pontooners making their way in their boats to the isolated areas of Tholen to retrieve evacuees, February 3, 1953, relief, military, floods, rowboats, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

Infrared image of flood waters on Aller Common Moor where River Parrett overflows down the spillway close to Monks Leaze Clyse. Somerset, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2H5W2KE–Infrared image of flood waters on Aller Common Moor where River Parrett overflows down the spillway close to Monks Leaze Clyse. Somerset, England, UK

Warning sign on road in Bosham Sussex UK Stock Photo

RMAHM5DR–Warning sign on road in Bosham Sussex UK

RM2BW95R3–Sea defences broken by flood tide at Winchelsea , bungalows flooded and holidaymakers marooned . The sea defences for a distance of 75 yards along the coast at Winchelsea , Sussex gave way before a flood tide , and a surging torrent of sea water flooded acres of marsh land along the coast , inundating bungalows and marooning holidaymakers . Great efforts are being made to repair the breach before the next tide . 4 September 1932

Amsterdam flooded by order of the Prince of Orange during the Franco-Dutch War of 1672, The Prince said 'There is one way to avoid a French advance to die defending it in the last ditch'. On 7 July, the inundations were complete and the further advance of the French army was effectively blocked. Stock Photo

RMF23FWK–Amsterdam flooded by order of the Prince of Orange during the Franco-Dutch War of 1672, The Prince said 'There is one way to avoid a French advance to die defending it in the last ditch'. On 7 July, the inundations were complete and the further advance of the French army was effectively blocked.

Black and white image of a deserted evacuation route from an underground parking garage Stock Photo

RM2C3K946–Black and white image of a deserted evacuation route from an underground parking garage

RM2AR1K0H–Flood in Friesland, family Oeneman in Alde Ouer near Joure must evacuate; children in a rowing boat on their way to a farm Date: 19 December 1965 Location: Friesland, Joure Keywords: farms, children, floods, rowing boats, waterlogging

An early 20th century view of an electric tram crossing Patrick's Bridge over the River Lee in Cork City, Ireland. The first bridge, completed in 1789 and incorporating a portcullis to regulate ship traffic underneath the bridge was destroyed by a severe flood in 1853. A temporary timber bridge, was put in place and the present bridge opened in 1861, remains one of the best-known landmarks in Cork. Stock Photo

RM2GFWYXT–An early 20th century view of an electric tram crossing Patrick's Bridge over the River Lee in Cork City, Ireland. The first bridge, completed in 1789 and incorporating a portcullis to regulate ship traffic underneath the bridge was destroyed by a severe flood in 1853. A temporary timber bridge, was put in place and the present bridge opened in 1861, remains one of the best-known landmarks in Cork.

Ouwerkerk freed from isolation after 19 months. The family of Oeveren on the way home in Ouwerkerk on for some days dried up and Molenweg not released of Stenendijk (Zierikzee) to Ouwerkerk runs Date: December 21, 1953 Location: Ouwerkerk, Zeeland Keywords: families, flooding, flood Person Name: Oeveren of Stock Photo

RM2AW5504–Ouwerkerk freed from isolation after 19 months. The family of Oeveren on the way home in Ouwerkerk on for some days dried up and Molenweg not released of Stenendijk (Zierikzee) to Ouwerkerk runs Date: December 21, 1953 Location: Ouwerkerk, Zeeland Keywords: families, flooding, flood Person Name: Oeveren of

Boats are the best way of getting around by river, road or garden. Aerial view. Thames flooding in the Windsor area - probably Sunnymeads (SU997 749). 1947. Aerofilms Collection. Stock Photo

RM2D1TK36–Boats are the best way of getting around by river, road or garden. Aerial view. Thames flooding in the Windsor area - probably Sunnymeads (SU997 749). 1947. Aerofilms Collection.

Missouri State Conservationist (1938–), cartoon on erosion; A horse-drawn wagon dumps a large cube of soil into the Mississippi River. The cube is labeled One cubic mile of the richest top soil in the world. On top of the soil is a top-hatted and bearded man with a shovel, labeled Old Man Carelessness. A sign on the left shows the soil is on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Also on the left are a group of men representing the U.S. Flood Commission, witnessing the dumping while another top-hatted and bearded old man is trying to get the group's attention by jumping up and down and pointing to t Stock Photo

RMTY94HR–Missouri State Conservationist (1938–), cartoon on erosion; A horse-drawn wagon dumps a large cube of soil into the Mississippi River. The cube is labeled One cubic mile of the richest top soil in the world. On top of the soil is a top-hatted and bearded man with a shovel, labeled Old Man Carelessness. A sign on the left shows the soil is on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Also on the left are a group of men representing the U.S. Flood Commission, witnessing the dumping while another top-hatted and bearded old man is trying to get the group's attention by jumping up and down and pointing to t

THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Sappers of the Royal Engineers wade through the floods on the river banks, as they make their way to dinner. Photographic negative , British Army, 21st Army Group Stock Photo

RM2X0NR04–THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Sappers of the Royal Engineers wade through the floods on the river banks, as they make their way to dinner. Photographic negative , British Army, 21st Army Group

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - File picture dated September 7, 2008, of Frantz Samedi holding his lifeless 5-year-old daughter, Tamasha Jean, who died when Hurricane Ike's flood waters swept children and the elderly from their homes in the small Haitian town of Cabaret. Haiti, long-ranked as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, saw its people buckle under the cruelty of a merciless hurricane season in 2008. Four consecutive storms slammed the island nation, leaving in their wake staggering death tolls and massive destruction to an already-frail way of life. The picture has Stock Photo

RM2DD92N2–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - File picture dated September 7, 2008, of Frantz Samedi holding his lifeless 5-year-old daughter, Tamasha Jean, who died when Hurricane Ike's flood waters swept children and the elderly from their homes in the small Haitian town of Cabaret. Haiti, long-ranked as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, saw its people buckle under the cruelty of a merciless hurricane season in 2008. Four consecutive storms slammed the island nation, leaving in their wake staggering death tolls and massive destruction to an already-frail way of life. The picture has

An English taxi makes it's way through the rain. Stock Photo

RFEEW6KD–An English taxi makes it's way through the rain.

RMPBCD4C–Along the way

Forest railroad at flood time Stock Photo

RMJAJ8T9–Forest railroad at flood time

Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway: scene of the accident, [London], 1862. 'Owing to falls in the Fleet sewer the waters had accumulated to a great extent against the wall of the embankment...a warning was given by the cracking and heaving mass, and the workmen had time to escape before the embankment fell in...the massive brick wall...rose bodily from its foundations as the water forced its way beneath, and, slowly breaking up into fragments, fell over with the scaffolding, roadway, lamps, pavement, and "plant" of every description into t Stock Photo

RM2WG0J9W–Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway: scene of the accident, [London], 1862. 'Owing to falls in the Fleet sewer the waters had accumulated to a great extent against the wall of the embankment...a warning was given by the cracking and heaving mass, and the workmen had time to escape before the embankment fell in...the massive brick wall...rose bodily from its foundations as the water forced its way beneath, and, slowly breaking up into fragments, fell over with the scaffolding, roadway, lamps, pavement, and "plant" of every description into t

New bridge across Madi Khola on the way to Annapurna - Nepal, Himalaya Stock Photo

RF2PGJME2–New bridge across Madi Khola on the way to Annapurna - Nepal, Himalaya

RFHPF9Y6–Couple having a ride by bike, in a rainy day, in the tiny touristic village of Cala d´or, mallorca... the streets are not preapared for such big rain.

French pontooners making their way in amphibious vehicles to the isolated areas of Tholen to pick up evacuees, here near Halsteren, February 3, 1953, evacuations, relief, military, floods, vehicles, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FX5DXR–French pontooners making their way in amphibious vehicles to the isolated areas of Tholen to pick up evacuees, here near Halsteren, February 3, 1953, evacuations, relief, military, floods, vehicles, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

RM2H5W2RN–Infrared image of flood waters on Aller Common Moor where River Parrett overflows down the spillway close to Monks Leaze Clyse. Somerset, England, UK

A small ferryboat makes its way across the Mekong River at sunrise just downstream from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Stock Photo

RF2P92627–A small ferryboat makes its way across the Mekong River at sunrise just downstream from Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

RM2BW30J0–Sea defences broken by flood tide at Winchelsea , bungalows flooded and holidaymakers marooned . The sea defences for a distance of 75 yards along the coast at Winchelsea , Sussex gave way before a flood tide , and a surging torrent of sea water flooded acres of marsh land along the coast , inundating bungalows and marooning holidaymakers . Great efforts are being made to repair the breach before the next tide . An overturned and wrecked beach hut after the flood at Winchelsea . 4 September 1932

RMG6HTX6–Floods.

Boys work their way through the floods in Beltring , Kent . 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW94JK–Boys work their way through the floods in Beltring , Kent . 1936

Weather - Flooding in Exmouth - Devon - 1960 Stock Photo

RMGBAKY5–Weather - Flooding in Exmouth - Devon - 1960

. A plan book of Harris homes. Read our interesting Free Plan Offer in the introductory pages, the wonderful advantagesot the Harris Way and do not overlook the mill-work and interior furnishings shown on last pages.Write us immediately. F1H5T FLOOD PLAN. SECOND FLOOD. PLAN HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANY, 35th and Iron Streets, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Page 76 Stock Photo

RM2AFPRK5–. A plan book of Harris homes. Read our interesting Free Plan Offer in the introductory pages, the wonderful advantagesot the Harris Way and do not overlook the mill-work and interior furnishings shown on last pages.Write us immediately. F1H5T FLOOD PLAN. SECOND FLOOD. PLAN HARRIS BROTHERS COMPANY, 35th and Iron Streets, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Page 76

Weather - 1954 Floods - Floating Train - Plympton, Devon Stock Photo

RMG6PAK1–Weather - 1954 Floods - Floating Train - Plympton, Devon

Dark wet granite stairs goes down to river water. Black and white abstract architectural photo background. St. Petersburg, Russia Stock Photo

RF2B1JXXC–Dark wet granite stairs goes down to river water. Black and white abstract architectural photo background. St. Petersburg, Russia

RMG4R3XG–Weather - Floods - Hull

THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Original wartime caption: General view of the bridge with 'Ducks' passing over on their way to Germany. Photographic negative , British Army, 21st Army Group Stock Photo

RM2WYB23B–THE MAAS IN FLOOD NEAR MAESEYK - Original wartime caption: General view of the bridge with 'Ducks' passing over on their way to Germany. Photographic negative , British Army, 21st Army Group

King John's Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to Stock Photo

RF2B79464–King John's Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Mask served as a personnelist. 'I had to opportunity to serve for Desert Storm, actually Desert Shield and Desert Storm,” said Mask. “I was amazed at what we're able to do as people working together. The camaraderie, the way we train and learn and execute,” added Mask. One of those times was while he was stationed in Grand Forks and a great flood overwhelmed the city. “We took in 5,000 members from the local community, and we housed them in the 3-bay hangar,” said Mask. “We worked 12 hours a day for about three weeks straight. Ops tempo was really Stock Photo

RMMMGH11–Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Mask served as a personnelist. 'I had to opportunity to serve for Desert Storm, actually Desert Shield and Desert Storm,” said Mask. “I was amazed at what we're able to do as people working together. The camaraderie, the way we train and learn and execute,” added Mask. One of those times was while he was stationed in Grand Forks and a great flood overwhelmed the city. “We took in 5,000 members from the local community, and we housed them in the 3-bay hangar,” said Mask. “We worked 12 hours a day for about three weeks straight. Ops tempo was really

Black and white photo, Monochrome photo of bamboo bridge in Cicalengka - Indonesia Stock Photo

RF2K93G45–Black and white photo, Monochrome photo of bamboo bridge in Cicalengka - Indonesia

Steel Henge, Rotherham, Yorkshire Stock Photo

RMMMATW6–Steel Henge, Rotherham, Yorkshire

Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn, Norfolk, 1862. '...tidal water found its way under the front apron of this sluice, and...before eleven o'clock the two arches gave way...The commissioners have been making great exertions...to make a dam across the main drain...but up to the present time, although many hundred men and horses have been employed, nothing has yet been accomplished to stop the flow of the tide...it is conjectured that from 10,000 to 20,000 acres of rich arable land will be entirely submerged...Such a calamity has not befallen Stock Photo

RM2WG0J66–Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn, Norfolk, 1862. '...tidal water found its way under the front apron of this sluice, and...before eleven o'clock the two arches gave way...The commissioners have been making great exertions...to make a dam across the main drain...but up to the present time, although many hundred men and horses have been employed, nothing has yet been accomplished to stop the flow of the tide...it is conjectured that from 10,000 to 20,000 acres of rich arable land will be entirely submerged...Such a calamity has not befallen

Black and white close up of a wooden fence on the edge of a reeded ditch at Amberley Stock Photo

RME78ER3–Black and white close up of a wooden fence on the edge of a reeded ditch at Amberley

Week Ending flay 15 1897. THE UNITED STATES AND THE PARIS EXPOSITION. SHADE TREES FOR THE STREETS OF NEW YORK. BRITISH INTEREST IN THE NICARAGUA CANAL. THE MISSISSIPPI FLOODS. possible way to prevent an overflow at the next flood THE MERITS OF THE WATER TUBE BOILER. THE AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE EXPORT TRADE. rails sharp curves and heavy grades produced a type NEW YORK SATURDAY MAY 15 1897. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF ESTABLISHED 1 845, scientific american, 1897-05-15 Stock Photo

RM2ABXFDG–Week Ending flay 15 1897. THE UNITED STATES AND THE PARIS EXPOSITION. SHADE TREES FOR THE STREETS OF NEW YORK. BRITISH INTEREST IN THE NICARAGUA CANAL. THE MISSISSIPPI FLOODS. possible way to prevent an overflow at the next flood THE MERITS OF THE WATER TUBE BOILER. THE AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE EXPORT TRADE. rails sharp curves and heavy grades produced a type NEW YORK SATURDAY MAY 15 1897. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF ESTABLISHED 1 845, scientific american, 1897-05-15

Ouwerkerk freed from isolation after 19 months. The Van Oeveren family on their way back to home in Ouwerkerk on the since a few days dried up and not yet released Molenweg which runs from Stenendijk (Zierikzee) to Ouwerkerk, December 21, 1953, families, floods, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FWYHWB–Ouwerkerk freed from isolation after 19 months. The Van Oeveren family on their way back to home in Ouwerkerk on the since a few days dried up and not yet released Molenweg which runs from Stenendijk (Zierikzee) to Ouwerkerk, December 21, 1953, families, floods, flood, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

RM2H5W34D–Infrared image of flood waters on Aller Common Moor where River Parrett overflows down the spillway close to Monks Leaze Clyse. Somerset, England, UK

RF2PB0FBF–A small ferryboat makes its way across the Mekong River at sunrise just downstream from Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

Concept - Light from open door on a black background. Stock Photo

RF2C5CRTH–Concept - Light from open door on a black background.

. Through the heart of Patagonia. Natural history. 126 THROUGH THE HEART OF PATAGONIA point that stretches out into the lake. Although this was a ride of upwards of twenty miles, I saw no living thing upon the land, and on the water only a couple of grebes and three upland geese. My way lay through dense thickets of low growth, the going ^;;'^ilp#. LAKE BUENOS AIRES very sandy and treacherous. The high-water mark, or, as I should rather say, the flood-mark of the lake was outlined by piles and piles of driftwood of milk-toolhlike whiteness. Some of the trunks were as large in girth as my bjody Stock Photo

RMPG2440–. Through the heart of Patagonia. Natural history. 126 THROUGH THE HEART OF PATAGONIA point that stretches out into the lake. Although this was a ride of upwards of twenty miles, I saw no living thing upon the land, and on the water only a couple of grebes and three upland geese. My way lay through dense thickets of low growth, the going ^;;'^ilp#. LAKE BUENOS AIRES very sandy and treacherous. The high-water mark, or, as I should rather say, the flood-mark of the lake was outlined by piles and piles of driftwood of milk-toolhlike whiteness. Some of the trunks were as large in girth as my bjody

on a flooded path there is a sign with the inscription Flooding Stock Photo

RF2HPC6PW–on a flooded path there is a sign with the inscription Flooding

Border river Panj in the Wakhan valley with Tajikistan in the foreground and Afghanistan in the background Stock Photo

RF2AGXK2K–Border river Panj in the Wakhan valley with Tajikistan in the foreground and Afghanistan in the background

. Archaeologia Nova Caesarea. ountrys history back topre-colonial times. Some of these small brooks are extra-ordinarily tortuous and several miles in length. The slightdepression in the surface along their course is so incon-spicuous that we scarcely notice it, until at length, it nearsthe face of the bluff facing the river valley. Here the brookbank becomes precipitous and the stream at last enters the 63 flood-plain of the river through a short but deep ravine,having worn its way down to near tide level from^ theplateaus surface, fifty to one hundred feet above it. As simple brooks, these H Stock Photo

RM2AFN5YB–. Archaeologia Nova Caesarea. ountrys history back topre-colonial times. Some of these small brooks are extra-ordinarily tortuous and several miles in length. The slightdepression in the surface along their course is so incon-spicuous that we scarcely notice it, until at length, it nearsthe face of the bluff facing the river valley. Here the brookbank becomes precipitous and the stream at last enters the 63 flood-plain of the river through a short but deep ravine,having worn its way down to near tide level from^ theplateaus surface, fifty to one hundred feet above it. As simple brooks, these H

abstract splashes of water on a black background. abstract spray of water. Stock Photo

RF2E3X41K–abstract splashes of water on a black background. abstract spray of water.

Bangladesh – June 27, 2015: A bicycle boy are stuck on the way due to river erosion at Rasulpur, Barisal District. Stock Photo

RMW36N5M–Bangladesh – June 27, 2015: A bicycle boy are stuck on the way due to river erosion at Rasulpur, Barisal District.

RMG4R3Y4–Weather - Floods - Hull

Puddle of water on the wet pathway in black and white Stock Photo

RF2AFTF8B–Puddle of water on the wet pathway in black and white

RMMMGH0T–Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Mask served as a personnelist. 'I had to opportunity to serve for Desert Storm, actually Desert Shield and Desert Storm,” said Mask. “I was amazed at what we're able to do as people working together. The camaraderie, the way we train and learn and execute,” added Mask. One of those times was while he was stationed in Grand Forks and a great flood overwhelmed the city. “We took in 5,000 members from the local community, and we housed them in the 3-bay hangar,” said Mask. “We worked 12 hours a day for about three weeks straight. Ops tempo was really

RF2K93G19–Black and white photo, Monochrome photo of bamboo bridge in Cicalengka - Indonesia

RMMMD9MD–Steel Henge, Rotherham, Yorkshire

"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Dam across the River Nile in Egypt. 'A large passage is kept close to the Eastern shore, for the steamers, to be closed by Gates when the Nile rises...other passages...are reserved for...river boats; and each of the lesser arches is to be closed by sluices. Various opinions are held...as to the result of closing the Barrage: some think the waters of the Nile would be diverted in a new direction...in which case some valuable land would be inundated, and the navigation of the river seriously impeded. Others suppose that the pent-up waters of the Nile wo Stock Photo

RM2K040XM–"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Dam across the River Nile in Egypt. 'A large passage is kept close to the Eastern shore, for the steamers, to be closed by Gates when the Nile rises...other passages...are reserved for...river boats; and each of the lesser arches is to be closed by sluices. Various opinions are held...as to the result of closing the Barrage: some think the waters of the Nile would be diverted in a new direction...in which case some valuable land would be inundated, and the navigation of the river seriously impeded. Others suppose that the pent-up waters of the Nile wo

Girls from Berkenwoude have put on their jackboots and are going to Middelharnis to clean up after the flood. They boarded the ship in Hellevoetsluis and on the way the necessary papers were already handed out to prevent unnecessary loss of time on arrival. In Sommelsdijk they immediately set to work, 17 February 1953, relief work, floods, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FX319E–Girls from Berkenwoude have put on their jackboots and are going to Middelharnis to clean up after the flood. They boarded the ship in Hellevoetsluis and on the way the necessary papers were already handed out to prevent unnecessary loss of time on arrival. In Sommelsdijk they immediately set to work, 17 February 1953, relief work, floods, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

RM2H5W30B–Infrared image of flood waters on Aller Common Moor where River Parrett overflows down the spillway close to Monks Leaze Clyse. Somerset, England, UK

A small ferryboat makes its way across the Mekong River at dawn just downstream from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Stock Photo

RF2P92RFJ–A small ferryboat makes its way across the Mekong River at dawn just downstream from Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

Infrared picture looking out across Aller Moor and Middle Moor on the Somerset Levels with Sowey River in the foreground, on a summers day. Stock Photo

RM2DE0CFH–Infrared picture looking out across Aller Moor and Middle Moor on the Somerset Levels with Sowey River in the foreground, on a summers day.

RF2HPC6PM–on a flooded path there is a sign with the inscription Flooding

Angling sketches . lowingthrough a valley furnished wath a grass-growntrack for a road, flows, as I said, into St. MarysLoch. There are two or three large pools at thefoot of the loch, in which, as a small boy hardlypromoted to fly, I have seen many monsters risinggreedily. Men got into the way of fishing thesepools after a flood with minnow, and therebymade huge baskets, the big fish running up tofeed, out of the loch. But, when last I rowed pastMeggat foot, the delta of that historic stream wassimply crowded with anglers, stepping in in frontof each other. I asked if this mob was a political Stock Photo

RM2AWN92A–Angling sketches . lowingthrough a valley furnished wath a grass-growntrack for a road, flows, as I said, into St. MarysLoch. There are two or three large pools at thefoot of the loch, in which, as a small boy hardlypromoted to fly, I have seen many monsters risinggreedily. Men got into the way of fishing thesepools after a flood with minnow, and therebymade huge baskets, the big fish running up tofeed, out of the loch. But, when last I rowed pastMeggat foot, the delta of that historic stream wassimply crowded with anglers, stepping in in frontof each other. I asked if this mob was a political

RMMMATW4–Steel Henge, Rotherham, Yorkshire

The Inundation in the Fens: the blown sluice at the Marshland Drain, 1862. View of '...the remains of the Smee or Fen Drain sluice, which was built to let the water of drainage flow into the Ouse or Eau Brink Cut at low water...the North Sea attempted again, two weeks since, to regain the dominion which has been snatched from it by bearing down and overleaping the embankments of the inclosure...The chief suffering will fall upon a large number of small farmers, who must be very much distressed, if not ruined. It seems to be somewhat surprising that men have the hardihood to live and to invest Stock Photo

RM2WG0K89–The Inundation in the Fens: the blown sluice at the Marshland Drain, 1862. View of '...the remains of the Smee or Fen Drain sluice, which was built to let the water of drainage flow into the Ouse or Eau Brink Cut at low water...the North Sea attempted again, two weeks since, to regain the dominion which has been snatched from it by bearing down and overleaping the embankments of the inclosure...The chief suffering will fall upon a large number of small farmers, who must be very much distressed, if not ruined. It seems to be somewhat surprising that men have the hardihood to live and to invest

a country road is flooded after heavy rainfall Stock Photo

RF2HPHC1R–a country road is flooded after heavy rainfall

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