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April 3, 1884
The Bolivar Bulletin
Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Severe thunderstorm hits Petersburg, VA, on March 26, causing heavy rain, shaking thunder, rising Appomattox River flooding meadows, and delaying local farming due to ongoing bad weather.
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Terrific Thunderstorm.
PETERSBURG, VA., March 26.—A tremendous thunder storm burst over this city shortly after midnight last night. Rain came down in torrents. The thunder was so severe that it shook the houses. The Appomattox River at this point is very high. The meadows on the Chesterfield side of the river are submerged and the water is still rising. The protracted spell of bad weather this month has greatly retarded all farming operations in this section, and farmers are watching with anxiety for sign of brighter skies.
PETERSBURG, VA., March 26.—A tremendous thunder storm burst over this city shortly after midnight last night. Rain came down in torrents. The thunder was so severe that it shook the houses. The Appomattox River at this point is very high. The meadows on the Chesterfield side of the river are submerged and the water is still rising. The protracted spell of bad weather this month has greatly retarded all farming operations in this section, and farmers are watching with anxiety for sign of brighter skies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Nature
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Thunderstorm
Torrential Rain
Appomattox River
Flooding
Petersburg Va
Farming Delay
Where did it happen?
Petersburg, Va.
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Location
Petersburg, Va.
Event Date
March 26
Story Details
A tremendous thunderstorm struck Petersburg after midnight, with torrential rain and severe thunder shaking houses. The Appomattox River is high, submerging meadows on the Chesterfield side, with water still rising. Prolonged bad weather has delayed farming operations, causing anxiety among farmers.