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Preparation, Devastation and Comradery: The Great Floods of 1993 (Photo Gallery)

If you've forgotten what Valley Junction looked like 20 years ago, click through these photos and see a remarkable story of community response.

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On July 10, 1993, Valley Junction became part of the Raccoon River when a levee protecting the historic and cultural district broke.

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