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1. Flood Scene, Avis, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014890
Title:
Flood Scene, Avis, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1901
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.

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

IDNO:
047634
Title:
Pence Springs Area Flooding, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
047635
Title:
Flooded Town of Avis near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1901
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
047636
Title:
Pence Springs Area Flooding, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
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.
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..

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

IDNO:
047637
Title:
Pence Springs Washed Away by Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
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..
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.

6. 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.