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Great Flood of 1993(25)

Images taken by FEMA photographers of the Great Flood of 1993 disaster and response. Photos are taken in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa.

Cover photo for the collection "Great Flood of 1993"
  • Coast Guard unload from a boat

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A FEMA official rides along in a boat on floodwaters

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Emergency responders rescue livestock from high water levels

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Louis, Mo., July 1993 -- Many livestock and animals were rescued from high water levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • The Salvation Army lends aid to a young flood victim

    Photo by Liz Roll
    Grafton, Ill., July 01, 1993 -- Illinois flood victim gets food from the Salvation Army. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA News Photo
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FEMA employees speak with officials about the flood

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A volunteer cleans up while FEMA officials and politicians tour the area

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A Coast Guard steers a DRU in floodwaters

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A roadside sign states "Thank you flood Workers"

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Midwest Floods, July 1993 -- Clean up commences following the devastating flood. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance. Photo by…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Workers Connect a Water Line to Potable Water brought by the Army Corps of Engineers

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Missouri, July 9, 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A responder wades through floodwaters next to a damaged business

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Festus, Mo., July 1993 -- Homes, businesses, and personal property were all destroyed by the high flood levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…
    Jul 01, 1993 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A FEMA employees rides in a helicopter above the floodwaters

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Midwest Floods, July 1993 -- FEMA not only provided much needed financial assistance, they also ensured that fresh water, food, shelter and communications were available in the flood stricken area. A total of 534 counties in nine states were…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A sign reads "Flood danger, Prepare to evacuate" as residents prepare for the flood

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- Homes, businesses and public utilites were all damaged or destroyed during the flood. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Two FEMA employees work at a satellite phone to ensure communication

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A FEMA employee shakes hands with a volunteer

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FEMA and the Coast Guard work together and travel the floodwaters

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Director Witt speaks with volunteers and employees in a sandbagging operation

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to resident s and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Mississippi River, Mo., July 1993 -- An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage wreaked by the disaster. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage (2)

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines River, Iowa, July 1993 -- An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage wreaked by the disaster. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A cow is rescued from the high water levels

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Louis, Mo., July 1993 -- Many livestock and animals were rescued from high water levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Many livestock were rescued from the flood waters

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Louis, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Many livestock were rescued from the flood waters. During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Iowa, July 1993 -- Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…
    Jul 01, 1993 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage (2)

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    St. Charles, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods,…
    Jul 09, 1993 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Portage de Sioux, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340…
    Jul 09, 1993 Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • A FEMA employee connects a satellite atop a building

    Photo by Andrea Booher
    Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- FEMA provided much needed financial assistance and ensured that fresh water, food, shelter and communications were available in the flood stricken area. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for…
    Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency