1970 floods in Romania
The 1970 floods in Romania, brought on by river swelling caused by torrential rains, high winds and a heat wave that melted snow in the Carpathian Mountains, were the worst in modern Romanian history in loss of life, and caused the most damage up to the 2006 floods: at least $500 million; perhaps over $1 billion.
Flood victims attempting to move about in Alba Iulia, May 1970 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May–June 1970 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 209 |
| Damage | $500 million - $1 billion |
| Areas affected | Romania |
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