On October 15, 1955 a sudden and unexpected disaster struck the city of Norwalk in the form of a devastating flood. Springing into action, the police and fire departments, along with other emergency crews, rushed to rescue those in danger. Three people lost their lives in the gushing water of the Norwalk River and the city center was swept away. In the days and months to follow the people of Norwalk pulled together to rebuild their city.