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Flood of July 16-17, 1963, in vicinity of Hot Springs, Arkansas

January 1, 1964

On July 16, 1963, the city of Hot Springs had severe flooding, which,
from all reports, was exceeded only by a flood that occurred in May 1923.
The storm, which caused the flooding, was centered in the vicinity of Hot
Springs and covered an area including most of Garland County and parts of
Hot Spring and Saline Counties. The towns of Owensville, Jessieville,
Pleasant Hill, and Malvern were on the outer fringe of the storm area.
Flood damage exceeded $2 million in the storm area.

Publication Year 1964
Title Flood of July 16-17, 1963, in vicinity of Hot Springs, Arkansas
DOI 10.3133/ofr6460
Authors R.C. Gilstrap, R.C. Christensen
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 64-60
Index ID ofr6460
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse