Grenoble flood 1859

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2-278 Route de Clemencières, 38950 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux, France

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N45° 12' 0.72" E5° 43' 19.92"   (45.2002, 5.7222) Start navigation »

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Historically, centenarian floods did extensive damage in the Isere Valley. In October 1859, it rained continuously for five days. A warm wind melted the snow, and the temperature suddenly increased from 12 to 19 degrees on November 2. The simultaneity of those two events resulted in an exceptional flood. In a single night, the water in Grenoble rose at a rate of 15 to 20 cm per hour.

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