The river is notorious for its floods . The flood which occurred on 14 October 1957 , known as the Great Flood of Valencia , flooded large part of the city of Valencia , and produced a great deal of damage to both life and property . To prevent this from happening in the future , a diversion project was devised ( '' Plan Sur de Valencia '' ) , completed in 1969 , and the river was divided in two at the western city limits . During floods , most of the water is diverted southwards along a new course that skirts the city , until it meets the Mediterranean . The old course of the river has been turned into a central green-space for the city , a cultural attraction known as the garden of the Turia
Great Flood of Valencia
1957 Valencia flood
Turia (river)