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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.

IDNO:
047638
Title:
Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
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.
Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.

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

IDNO:
047910
Title:
Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

3. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
047911
Title:
Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.
The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.

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

IDNO:
047987
Title:
A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, 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.

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

IDNO:
047988
Title:
Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
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.
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.

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

IDNO:
047989
Title:
Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

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

IDNO:
047990
Title:
View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.
View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

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

IDNO:
047991
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.
The opening to the left shows the ending of the river at Bellepoint.

9. Mouth of Greenbrier River at Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
047993
Title:
Mouth of Greenbrier River at Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
The opening to the left shows the ending of the river at Bellepoint.
Looking of the high rising waters. In the background, the river nearly reaches the top of a bridge.

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

IDNO:
047996
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
Looking of the high rising waters. In the background, the river nearly reaches the top of a bridge.
The high rising water from the river begins to submerge the lower halves of the trees.

11. Treetops Sprout Out of the Water from the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047998
Title:
Treetops Sprout Out of the Water from the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
The high rising water from the river begins to submerge the lower halves of the trees.
Two cars are seen splashing through the waters of the gradually submerged road.

12. Cars on Route 3 Battle the Flood Waters from the Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047999
Title:
Cars on Route 3 Battle the Flood Waters from the Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
Two cars are seen splashing through the waters of the gradually submerged road.