1342 - St. Mary Magdalene's Flood - würzburg, Germany
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N 49° 47.604 E 009° 55.700
32U E 566814 N 5516073
High water mark at the top of an entrance arch for the historic entrance to the Würzburg City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMHEB4
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 06/30/2013
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When the Main River flooded Würzburg in July 1342, it was the highest level ever to be reached by the river. It was a part of what was known as the St. Mary Magdalene's Flood, the largest recorded flood in central Europe. It was so large and powerful that is washed away Würzburg's stone bridge.
Wikipedia article
Natural or man made event?: Natural
What type of marker?: Engraving into sandstone
When did this occur?: July 21, 1342
Website related to the event..: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
A picture showing the level along with any markers telling of what had occurred can be used. Better yet would be a picture of you or someone standing next to the high level mark, that would show if you would have been just wading or completely submersed.