50 Years Ago
Thaw, Rain Swells Streams
February 25, 2021
Herald of Feb. 25, 1971
Snow and ice that had been accumulating since the storm on New Years Day melted in a hurry when the temperatures climbed to a spring-like 53 degrees last week. But the melting snow, combined with rain on Monday, caused streams to overflow their banks for the second time within a nine-day period and cause minor flooding. After the water receded, winter renewed its grip with snow and a return to freezing temperatures. Water ran across highways at various places in the Cove, and swollen streams caused erosion damage to fields and farm lanes in various places. Clover Cre...
For access to this article please
sign in or
subscribe.
Reader Comments(0)