Flash flood in Czechia, 1872
Event details
| ID | 75 |
|---|---|
| Country | Czechia |
| Year | 1872 |
| Start date | 1872-05-25 |
| End date | 1872-05-26 |
| Flood source | Blšanka; Střela; Berounka; Ohře |
| Event Type | Flash |
| Area Flooded (km^2) | 0 |
| Fatalities | 337 |
| Persons affected | 2900 |
| Regions affected (v2010) | CZ020, CZ032, CZ042 |
| Regions affected (v2010) [Regions names] | Středočeský kraj, Plzeňský kraj, Ústecký kraj |
| Losses (nominal value) | 9000000 |
| Losses (original currency) | Austro-Hun |
| Losses (mln EUR, 2020) | 119 |
| Cause | Extreme rainfall up to 237 mm in 30 min |
| Notes | |
| References: | Wikipedie (2017b) Infomet (2012) Brazdil (2005) |
Regions affected
