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Photograph of flood waters showing power lines and weeds surrounded by water.

Overflow of French Broad in an industrialized area of Asheville. Caused by the coincidence of two hurricanes that drenched the lands, the flood of 1916 caused millions of dollars worth of damage to bridges, roads, and other property throughout the…

Gathered debris along bridge?

Pieces of wood and debris pushed downstream (most like likely French Broad River) against railroad bridge.

Overflow of French Broad in an industrialized area of Asheville. Caused by the coincidence of two hurricanes that drenched the lands, the flood of 1916 caused millions of dollars worth of damage to bridges, roads, and other property throughout the…

Photo of flooded home.

Swannanoa River 1916.

Dam in background, seems to show evidence of water level.

Debris against the Casket company. Negative reversed.

Overflow of French Broad River. The Flood was caused by the coincidence of two hurricanes that drenched the lands. The flood of 1916 caused millions of dollars worth of damage to bridges, roads, and other property throughout the region.