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After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.

1. Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.

2. Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

3. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

Flood waters surge toward the truck as it attempts to make its way across the road.

4. National Guard Truck Caught in Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

High rising waters cut through wooden structures. Perhaps at one point this was a shed.

5. Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

A house in the background is tilted on its side. Tree tops can be seen sticking out of the water.

6. Greenbrier River Flood Damage, Summers County, W. Va.

The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.

7. A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.

8. Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.

Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.

9. Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

10. View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

11. Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Old Kozy Cove, an establish beer joint, is pictured mostly submerged in flood waters. To the right is Route 3.

12. Tavern Flooded by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.