Flash flood in Italy, 1954
Event details
| ID | 670 |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1954 |
| Start date | 1954-10-25 |
| End date | 1954-10-26 |
| Flood source | Bonea; Cavaiola |
| Event Type | Flash |
| Area Flooded (km^2) | 7 |
| Fatalities | 322 |
| Persons affected | 10000 |
| Regions affected (v2010) | ITF35 |
| Regions affected (v2010) [Regions names] | Salerno |
| Losses (nominal value) | 10000000000 |
| Losses (original currency) | Italian Li |
| Losses (mln EUR, 2020) | 196 |
| Cause | Extreme rainfall up to 320 mm in 6 h |
| Notes | Flood caused by landslides blocking flow and then releasing it; 45b ITL losses also quoted |
| References: | Barredo (2007) Wikipedia (2017h) CNR (2023) |
Regions affected
