Floods and Freshets

Bill Carson

Bill Carson

Bill Carson, retired and moved to Little Switzerland, becoming the owner of The Orchard at Altapass. He learned about the 1916 flood from elders in the area.

Lynn Hensley

Lynn Hensley

Lynn English Hensley, a native of Yancey County with strong ties to Henderson County, talks about her family and the 1916 flood.

Ollie Huntley

Ollie Huntley

Ollie Huntley, who turned be 100 in July 2016 talks about Middle Fork and growing up after the flood of 1916.

Bill Holbrook

Bill Holbrook

Bill Holbrook, a sixth-generation farmer, talks about his passion for his family history, farming, and the land.

Liz Enloe

Liz Enloe

Liz Enloe grew up in Edneyville and lived on Clear Creek, she discusses growing up in this community.