Surviving the 1985 Election Day Flood
A woman still recalls the miracle of survival during the 1985 Election Day Flood, an event that left an indelible mark on her life.
Robin Moore's experience on November 5, 1985, was nothing short of harrowing. As she was pulled under the turbulent waters, she managed to send a desperate message: "Call that a clothesline prayer."
My God, Jen. Please.
The flood was a result of relentless rain that pounded like "Hell's drumline," transforming the river into a "rabid dog." The mobile home, belonging to her father Rob Roy Watkins, was no match for the fury of the waters.
Rob Roy, a retired assistant postmaster of Morgantown, had chosen to spend his retirement in the mountains of Hardy County, specifically in his hometown of Moorefield, nestled in the confluence of the Potomac River and its South Fork branch.
As an outdoorsman, Rob Roy was not one to idle away his retirement in a recliner. His life was a testament to his love for the outdoors and the familiar locale of his childhood.
Autor's summary: Woman recalls surviving 1985 flood.