Design/methodology/approach – Statistics from 1980, 1990 and 2000 were used to create an economic and population overview of Cambria County. Short-term and long-term effects of the 1977 flood were examined to uncover possible trends regarding population and economics. Revealed trends might aid ...
Conversely, Cambria County, PA lost population following the 1977 Johnstown Flood. This suggests that Story County may not have lost employers and may have gained employers due to the flood. Originality/value – These data support previous research by Spencer and Myer that suggests that following ...