Flood

1919

On January 5th, 1919, Boston experienced one of the most bizarre and tragic events of the 20th century. A sticky substance suddenly flooded the streets with a 15-foot wave traveling at speeds of 35 mph, destroying everything in its path.

Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on January 17, 2026

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