The City of Haddam is located between two creeks, Mill Creek and Myers Branch. Pictures shown below depict two different creek scenes. Folk lore had it that a tornado would not strike between two creeks when they fork. Whether this proved to be true or not can only be speculated by this write. What is known is that Haddam experienced major flooring at least twice throughout the years.

A huge flood, caused by a cloud burst to the north/west, happened on June 8, 1941 when both creeks merged at Haddam. Much damage was done to main street businesses, especially Hoffman's hardware, and various homes located on the flat ground below the hill. In 1869 the first flood hit Haddam, often said to be even larger by town residents that were alive to make the comparison.

Many times Myers Branch has gone "out of it's banks" after heavy rainfall. A trip to the cemetery after a big rain will give a close-up view of the muddy water running under the bridge as shown.

In contrast the other pictures show the beauty that is possible within a creek setting when it is mostly dry.