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High-risen waters damage structures in its path.After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the area for weeks. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc on Avis as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains.

757. Pence Springs Area Flooding, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified man climbs on wooden structures still above water. James House pictured on the hill.The flood came about after Greenbrier and New Rivers combined. The flood spilled into the Hinton residential area through Main and Pleasant Streets.

758. Flooded Town of Avis near Hinton, W. Va.

High water levels run from Avis to Pence Springs near the city of Hinton.After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the area for weeks. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc on Avis as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains.

759. Pence Springs Area Flooding, Summers County, W. Va.

Three unidentified men watch as the waters damage the area that lies next to Greenbrier River.After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the region for weeks. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc on Avis as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va..

760. Pence Springs Washed Away by Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

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.

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

Fall season of 1948 semi-pro football team at Hinton Old Field.Front row, pictured left to right, starting with No. 35 is John Ratliff; "Bud" Maddy (No. 50); "Tobe" Humphreys (No. 31); Jimmy Thompson (No. 49); Tom Clinebell; "Big Deal" Richmond (No. 45); Sweeney (No. 39); Fred Vass (No. 47); "Rob" Vass.Back row, left to right, is Bobby Jack Crush (No. 44); Maynard Bruce (No. 33); Big "Poodie" Phillips; "Flop" Osborne; Julian Fredeging (No. 35); and Charley Johnson.

762. Hinton Bobcats Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

Football players sit along the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

763. Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

Football players sit on the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

764. Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

The Bobcats pose for their team photo. Subjects unidentified.

765. Hinton High School Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

Tommy Hartley and "Sug" Shull pictured at Avis Field.

766. Hinton High School Football Players, Hinton, W. Va.

Kyle Gwinn,right, and Howard Williams,left, pose together on a field.

767. Hinton High School Tackles, Hinton, W. Va.

The high school football team plays an unidentified team. Players also unidentified. A referee looks on as a player runs with the ball.

768. Hinton High School Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.