The Mill Creek Flood occurred on August 3, 1915, after a series of storms led to a onceina650year storm. The flood planning for Mill Creek was inadequate, resulting in over 250 homes, 300 businesses and structures, and 40 lives lost.

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Mill Creek Flood occurred on August 3, 1915, due to inadequate flood planning
Series of storms led to a onceina650year storm
Over 250 homes, 300 businesses and structures, and 40 lives were lost
Small stone bridge on 26th street between French and State created a dam, leading to water backing up several blocks
Firefighters attempted to clear debris, but evacuation orders came too late
Twoblock wall of water 20 feet high, travelling 25 miles per hour, swept through the city
Firefighter John Donovan saved many lives before sacrificing his own
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