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The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Report on rainfall over the year ending August 31st, recent drought ended by rains culminating in a severe storm that caused property damage and one death in Buckingham, restoring river levels and business activity.
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During the year ending 31st August, there have been ninety-two days in which rain fell, thirty of which days were in June and July.
After a drought of several weeks, it commenced raining on Wednesday last, and continued until Saturday noon. The morning of that day set in with a very severe storm of wind and rain. Several chimneys were blown down, and a great number of trees torn up by the roots. We have heard of no personal injury about this neighborhood. We understand that a negro man belonging to a Mr. Christian in Buckingham, was killed by the falling of a tree. The river, which had fallen so much below its ordinary level as to put a stop to navigation, has again swollen to its usual height and business has resumed its wonted activity.
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Buckingham
Event Date
Year Ending 31st August; Wednesday Last To Saturday Noon
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a negro man belonging to mr. christian in buckingham was killed by the falling of a tree. no personal injury in this neighborhood. several chimneys blown down, great number of trees torn up by roots. river swollen to usual height, navigation and business resumed.
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During the year ending 31st August, ninety-two days of rain, thirty in June and July. After drought of several weeks, rain commenced on Wednesday last and continued until Saturday noon. Morning of that day had severe storm of wind and rain.