The Connecticut Experience
The Flood of '55
Special | 58m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1955, two hurricanes turned streams into torrents, resulting in a devastating flood.
This documentary tracks the two hurricanes – Connie and Diane – that spawned record rainfall and turned mountain streams into raging torrents. Flowing into the larger rivers of western Connecticut, trillions of gallons of water swept down from the western hills and slammed into valleys and towns. Follow the dramatic story of tragedy and heroism, of the lives ended and the lives renewed.
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The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV
The Connecticut Experience
The Flood of '55
Special | 58m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
This documentary tracks the two hurricanes – Connie and Diane – that spawned record rainfall and turned mountain streams into raging torrents. Flowing into the larger rivers of western Connecticut, trillions of gallons of water swept down from the western hills and slammed into valleys and towns. Follow the dramatic story of tragedy and heroism, of the lives ended and the lives renewed.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV