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People make their way through downtown Morgan City in boats during the 1912 flood.

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The flood of 1912 was no reason not to dress up for these ladies and gentlemen at that Gathright building.

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High water threatens the old Morgan City High building.

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The water was knee- to waist-high in the 600 block of Front Street during the 1912 flood.

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This view of the 1927 flood shows water on Railroad Avenue with Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the background.

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A series of planks helped people cross this street during the flood of 1912.

High water makes its mark on Morgan City history

Spring is high water season for those of us living on Berwick Bay and for the Atchafalaya River.

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