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1931 Flood

On March 31/April 1st of 1931, Mill Creek jumped its banks and flooded the Walla Walla Valley. Streets became riverbeds. Houses and businesses were engulfed by angry waters. Here are some pictures that show what the valley went through.


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The great valley flood of April 1. Pictured are flood waters surrounding the Home Economics Practice Cottage building of WWC, and several other buildings and a car. Written on the photo, "Flood of C.P. The great valley flood of April 1. Flood waters surrounding buildings, trees, and covering street roads. Written on the photo, "Flood of C.P. 1931." [36 views] The great valley flood of April 1. Flood waters surrounding buildings and vehicles, and covering street roads. Written on the photo, "Flood of C.P.
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