Record #:

15328

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Major flooding affected western portions of the state after record breaking rainfall. The Dan and Yadkin River flooded towns like Elkin and many local roads were impassable. Flooded rivers affected crops and dealt significant losses to many farmers.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 22, Oct 1937, p13, il

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Western