The Catastrophic Washout of 1916 (Doughton Park - Milepost 238.5)

In July 1916, back‑to‑back hurricanes stalled over the mountains of western North Carolina. A full day of torrential rain followed by a tropical storm triggered massive flooding that wiped out the thriving Basin Cove community. This program explores how the disaster reshaped the lives of the families who once lived in the basin below what is now Doughton Park.

 

Meet at Brinegar Cabin for their story.