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In 1861, the Umpqua River overflowed its banks and flooded the Emmitt farm. The raising water forced the family to evacuate to higher ground. When the flood reached its high-water mark, the Emmitt family's cabin floor was covered with 3 feet (1 m) of water. After the water receded, the family
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