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Two massive floods in the central United States force a change of course in the battle to control the Mississippi River.

Two massive floods in the central United States force a change of course in the battle to control the Mississippi River.

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When Weather Changed History

S2, EP5 "Toxic Fog"

Twenty people die and thousands more are sickened as a blanket of smoke and fog envelops the town of Donora, Penn., in late October 1948.

When Weather Changed History

S2, EP8 "Drowning the Heartland"

Two massive floods in the central United States force a change of course in the battle to control the Mississippi River.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore reveals the stories behind how weather has affected some amazing historical events. Events like the space shuttle Challenger disaster, dust storms that interfered with military operations and the origin of Coast Guard Rescue are examined.
Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2008
Genres: NatureDocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
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