The Weather Channel - When Weather Changhe South Poleed History Series 1 (2009) Part The Great Mississippi Flood

Throughout time weather has shaped history. NASA, World War II and historic heroic rescue attempts have all been impacted by the weather. This High Definition series from the “Weather Channel” uncovers the most powerful moments in history and the remarkable role played by Mother Nature. Mother Nature can throw a wrench in the best-laid plans, and the incredible disasters captured here prove it beyond a doubt. Was the weather just too cold on the morning of the space shuttle Challenger's launch to support a successful mission? Did dust storms actually devastate a military operation and help to shape a presidency? Discover how weather has affected the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, the 1927 Mississippi flood, the crash of Delta 191, and many more unforgettable moments in history. This most watched high-definition series in the history of The Weather Channel looks at the power of nature and its incredible impact on history. When Weather Changed History explores impactful and exciting moments when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to change the course of events. These weather-influenced experiences come from the fields of politics, exploration, the military, sports, entertainment and much more. Watch as The Weather Channel uncovers key moments with insider personal stories that disclose unexpected historical facts, revealing both mankind's heroism and hubris.

Part The Great Mississippi Flood

Worst flood disaster in American History. Profound inequalities played out with deadly consequences for those who couldn't escape the Great Mississippi Flood. In the spring of 1927, America witnesses one of its greatest natural disaster to date. Spring 1927 Perhaps America's greatest natural disaster deeply changes race relations, government and society in the Mississippi River Valley. A flood of more than 30 feet of water stands over land inhabited by nearly one million people. Almost 300,000 African-Americans are forced to live in refugee camps for months. The changes produced by the flood in the lower South ultimately foreshadow federal government intervention in the region's social and economic life. Today, many draw parallels between Hurricane Katrina and the 1927 flood.

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