Where does this information come from?

This record comes from Paprotny, D. et al., HANZE v2 — Historical Analysis of Natural Hazards in Europe, Zenodo; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.

How many people died?

Recorded estimate: 0. Historical death tolls vary by source.

Snowmelt Flooding: Norway (1879-06-01) (1879 CE)

Name: Snowmelt Flooding: Norway (1879-06-01) (1879 CE)
Start: 1879
Location: Telemark

Type:: Flood
Date:: June 1, 1879 CE
Location:: Telemark
Deaths:: 0

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Press of the period

Archive newspaper issues published within a few days of this event. These issues may not report the event itself; they offer a direct window onto the press of the period.

Luxemburger WortMay 31, 1879open in archive ↗

Source: Paprotny, D. et al., HANZE v2 — Historical Analysis of Natural Hazards in Europe, Zenodo · License: CC BY 4.0 · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did Snowmelt Flooding: Norway (1879-06-01) (1879 CE) happen?: June 1, 1879 CE.
Where does this information come from?: This record comes from Paprotny, D. et al., HANZE v2 — Historical Analysis of Natural Hazards in Europe, Zenodo; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?: Recorded estimate: 0. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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