Philippi has a history of suffering from flooding due to its close proximity to the river and relatively low elevation of most of the town. The most damaging occurred in November of 1985.
An unidentified man stands next to a car and several houses that were flooded when a stream, possibly Seneca Creek or White's Run, changed it's course during the 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
A church in Onego, W. Va. is surrounded by water from a creek that used to be behind it. The flooded and muddy field was previously a green pasture. The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
Debris Surrounds a House After the 1985 Flood in the Onego, Mouth of Seneca, W. Va. Area
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Damaged trees and debris surround a house after the flood. The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
Presbyterian Church Surrounded by Debris from the 1985 Flood, Mouth of Seneca, W. Va.
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Debris, cars, a damaged bus, and a damaged truck surround a church after the flood that occurred in November 1985 in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
Flooded Road in Front of the Courthouse in Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Debris, damaged cars, mud, and water remain in the street in front of the courthouse in Parsons, W. Va. The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
Debris and Damage on the Blackfork Railroad Bridge near Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Debris surrounds the damaged bridge and railroad tracks. The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
