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1972 Black Hills flood

The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, was the most detrimental flood in South Dakota history, and one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. The flood took place on June 9–10, 1972 in the Black Hills of Western South Dakota. Rapid Creek and other waterways overflowed due to 15 inches (380 mm) of rain in a small area over…

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Areas affected
Rapid City, South Dakota area
Damage
$67.5 million (1972 USD)
Duration
June 9–10, 1972
Fatalities
238

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related to Damage · 12
1972 Black Hills flood → As, Black Hills, Flood, In Rapid City, Keystone, More, NWS, Office, Rapid City, The, The National Weather Service, They
Areas affected · 1
1972 Black Hills flood → Rapid City, South Dakota area
Damage · 1
1972 Black Hills flood → $67.5 million (1972 USD)
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1972 Black Hills flood → June 9–10, 1972
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1972 Black Hills floodFatalities2381.00infobox
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