Great Flood Panel Discussion with John Paul Jones, James Fox, McCrae Coates, Jennie Jones Giles, Toby Linville

Sheila Walsh, a resident of Middle Fork, shares family stories of the 1916 flood and her stories of the 1996 flood in the Chimney Rock area.

Shirley Corn who was born in Gerton and grew up in Bat Cave, talks about the 1916 flood and the impact it had on the communities of Bat Cave, Middle Fork, Chimney Rock, and Gerton.

LuVerne Haydock a lifelong resident of the area talks about her family, the 1916 flood, and the effect it had on the family and the community.

Jerry talks about stories he has heard about the 1916 flood and how we would survive if it happened again.

Hubert Barnwell talks about his Aunt Ollie, the 1916 flood, and her wash pot.

Jimmie Huntley, who was raised by his grandmother in Middle Fork, discusses the 1916 flood, his family and moonshine.

Joy English Anders, who grew up in Yancey County, talks about her grandparents, the 1916 flood, and growing up in a rural community.