The Johnstown Flood 1889: Why It Happened

Listen close to the stories that crawl over the Appalachian ridges, where the rain and rivers carry secrets no man wants to hear. In the spring of eighteen eighty-nine, a massive earthen barrier held back millions of gallons of water above the valley, strained by time and neglect. We uncover the dark history of the Commonwealth Dam, the strange warnings whispered by a passing drifter, and the terrifying moment the waters finally let go. Step inside the country store and hear what the valley remembers before the flood. Pull up a stool by the counter, friend — new stories every day.