River Flood of 1982 - Doniphan, MO - Disaster Memorials on Waymarking.com

County of marker: Ripley County
Location of marker: Traffic triangle -Courthouse Square & Jefferson St., behind courthouse, Doniphan
Marker erected by: Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program

Marker text:

TRIBUTE TO CURRENT RIVER Current River is beautiful serene, scenic, and enjoyed by people here and from afar.
The Current River must be respected at all times, as it has taken the lives of people even when it was at normal water level.
Dec. 3, 1982, it rose to a record 27.3 ft. at a point 20 ft west of the base of this monument. During this flood in Ripley County 250 head of cattle perished, 20 business' were inundated, 53 homes destroyed or damaged totaling over $2,000,000 in losses.
Let this monument serve as a reminder that Current River is very beautiful but it can also be very destructive.Love Her but Respect Her

Disaster Date: 12/03/1982 Memorial Sponsors: Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program Disaster Type: Natural Relevant Website: [Web Link] Date of dedication: Not listed Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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