When was it published?

July 4, 1903 in Arizona Republican

Domestic News July 4, 1903

Arizona Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Colorado River, High Water, Yuma, Flood Overflow, Ludy Canal, Levee Construction

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

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What is this article about?

The Colorado River near Yuma reached 27 feet 11 inches in recent high water, hovering at 27-28 feet before falling to 27 feet 6 inches on Wednesday morning. Minor overflows occurred with no serious damage; the Ludy canal held. Calls for a substantial levee with federal aid this winter.

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THE RAGING COLORADO.—The Yuma Sentinel says: The Colorado river has reached a higher stage during the present rise than for several years. The highest mark registered was 27 feet 11 inches. This was not long maintained, but it has hovered between 27 and 28 feet for several days. The gauge showed 27 feet 6 inches this (Wednesday) morning, and a falling river. This results from the overflow in the lower end of the valley have been somewhat more serious than common during the high water periods, but no damage of extremely serious proportions has been done. The headgate of the Ludy canal has stood the pressure well, showing that it was well planned and constructed. The necessity, however, for a substantial levee along the Colorado river has again been emphasized, and the question should again be taken up and no rest taken until one is constructed. Government help should be asked, and we believe if the question is properly and energetically handled congress can be induced to give us an appropriation for the purpose this winter.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Colorado River High Water Yuma Flood Overflow Ludy Canal Levee Construction

Where did it happen?

Yuma

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Yuma

Event Date

This (Wednesday) Morning

Outcome

overflows in the lower end of the valley have been somewhat more serious than common ... no damage of extremely serious proportions has been done ... a falling river

Event Details

The Colorado river has reached a higher stage during the present rise than for several years. The highest mark registered was 27 feet 11 inches. This was not long maintained, but it has hovered between 27 and 28 feet for several days. The gauge showed 27 feet 6 inches this (Wednesday) morning. The headgate of the Ludy canal has stood the pressure well. The necessity for a substantial levee along the Colorado river has again been emphasized, and the question should again be taken up ... Government help should be asked ... congress can be induced to give us an appropriation for the purpose this winter.