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WGAL News 8 Chronicle - Agnes: 50 years after the flooding

WGAL News 8 Chronicle - Agnes: 50 years after the flooding
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WGAL News 8 Chronicle - Agnes: 50 years after the flooding
Fifty years ago, what was left of Hurricane Agnes hit the Susquehanna Valley, devastating the region with historic flooding and leaving a mark that would last a lifetime in the community's collective memory.In a WGAL News 8 Chronicle, we look back at the storm, what made it so different and what changes have been made since. We'll also show you some just-digitized WGAL video, some of which hasn't been seen in five decades. You can watch the full special, "Agnes: 50 Years After the Flooding," in the video player above.

Fifty years ago, what was left of Hurricane Agnes hit the Susquehanna Valley, devastating the region with historic flooding and leaving a mark that would last a lifetime in the community's collective memory.

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In a WGAL News 8 Chronicle, we look back at the storm, what made it so different and what changes have been made since. We'll also show you some just-digitized WGAL video, some of which hasn't been seen in five decades. You can watch the full special, "Agnes: 50 Years After the Flooding," in the video player above.