The Town That Became a Lake Overnight

The Town That Became a Lake Overnight

On December 18, 2006, a doctor interviewed the sole survivor of Kings Point, a town that vanished. Howard Steven Allen's only words were, "the rain continues to fall." What happened to Kings Point, New York?

In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Kings Point, a town built around a river, which became a lake overnight. We delve into the strange meteorological events, the unmoving clouds, and the rising river that led to its complete submersion, leaving behind only one survivor.

Event: Town disappearance
Location: Kings Point, New York
Date: November 5, 2006
Survivor: Howard Steven Allen
Doctor: Edgar Morris

- The rain began on October 22, 2006, as a fine, cold drizzle.
- For nearly two weeks, the cloud cover over Kings Point remained motionless.
- By early November 2006, the river had claimed two people, then three more in a car, and a city block.
- On November 5, 2006, Kings Point was replaced by a lake.
- Howard Steven Allen was found unconscious and nearly frozen in the center of the new lake.

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