In 1936, a flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania led to a temporary 10% tax on wine and liquor sales to fund recovery efforts. The tax remains today at 18%, generating $300 million annually for the state. Despite attempts to repeal or reduce it, none have passed. The flood led to national flood control legislation and Johnstown […]
The Johnstown Flood of 1889 was caused by heavy rainfall and the collapse of the South Fork Dam, which had been poorly maintained and modified by its owners. The flood killed over 2,000 people and caused $17 million in property damage, making it one of the worst natural disasters in US history. One of the […]
