The Horrific Mississippi Disaster That Will Never Be Forgotten
Throughout history, Mississippi has faced its fair share of disasters. From hurricanes and tornadoes to fires and floods, the Magnolia State has seen it all; however, one of the most notorious is definitely the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Several months in the making, the flood is considered one of the most destructive in the country’s history. Take a look:
It all began with unusually heavy rainfall during the summer of 1926.
A whopping 94% of the more than 630,000 people affected by the flood lived in Mississippi, Arkansas, or Louisiana; however, the majority was from the Mississippi Delta.
Immediately following the 1927 disaster, the US Army Corps of Engineers was assigned the task of figuring out a way to avoid future floods. As a result, the Flood Control Act of 1928 was established – part of which included the construction of the world’s longest system of levees.
Get a closer look at this historic flood in the video below:
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
