Today In SCV History: March 2, 1938 - The Great Los Angeles Flood Of 1938
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Today In SCV History: March 2, 1938
Today In SCV History: March 2, 1938 - The Great Los Angeles Flood Of 1938
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Today In SCV History: March 2, 1938
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/02/2026 12:43pm
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Today in SCV History: The Devastating Great Los Angeles Flood of March 2, 1938
On March 2, 1938, a devastating flood struck Los Angeles County after back-to-back storms dumped more than 10 inches of rain in less than a week, destroying over 5,600 homes and killing more than 110 people. The disaster heavily damaged communities in the Santa Clarita Valley, including rail lines, homes and local landmarks, and ultimately led to major flood control reforms, including the concrete channelization of the Los Angeles River under federal oversight.
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