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1824 Flood Occurrence
- When
- 1824
- Where
- Saint Petersburg
Water reached 4.21 metres above sea level, destroying over 300 buildings in Saint Petersburg.
In 1824, the flood reached 4.21 metres above sea level. This height was classified as catastrophic. The surge destroyed more than 300 buildings. The event is recorded as the largest flood in the city's history, with sources stating several hundred people were killed.
Sources
- Saint Petersburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Floods in Saint Petersburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-04
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