Photos:
PDF of Mr. Otis Lowe's original album of flood photos with brief descriptions

Flash version of Mr. Otis Lowe's photo album

Faces & Places Database 1937 Flood Photos

Historical Information:
1937 Flood Letter from Covington Resident, Charles Wolking

Community History article about the 1937 Flood

Ludlow During the Flood

Bromley During the Flood

Donate:
Donate 1937 Flood Materials
Please contact the Kentucky History Department if you have photos, letters or any other interesting local history information you would like to donate or allow the Library digitize and add to our collection.

Flood Facts:

January 25, 1937:
"Black Sunday"

River Crests: 79.99'
Flood Level: 52'

Damage Estimate:
Flood damage in Northern Kentucky is estimated at $6 million.