The documentary outlines the events leading up to the 1928 disaster. On a November morning in 1913, 40,000 Angelenos gathered to celebrate the opening of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

One of the authors of the Atlas of Disaster and Accountability report says, while natural disasters can't be prevented, there is a lot that can be done to lessen the devastation.

The American Experience documentary, 'Flood in the Desert,' premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, on New Mexico PBS, channel 5.1.

PBS Sets ‘Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm’ Special to Explain, Prevent Los Angeles Wildfires “I’m grateful to the scientists, fire officials, survivors and everyday heroes for giving ...