I was an electrical lineman through the 80's into the early 90's, before getting hurt. As I watch these video's, I cringe at thinking of what the line crews, and the other utility companies are faced with. If you see any of these folks when the rebuild begins, maybe give them a thumbs up. Their task ahead is huge. Be well, be safe everyone. God speed.
Thank you for the updates. My memories of this place stretch back to high school years with the blizzard of '93 and an ill fated Orr Treks school bus that got stranded here in 4' of snow for a very crummy spring break paddling trip. I saw the bluegrass band Whitewater perform on that vanished stage when hiking the AT in '96. In college days from Boone, the Jib and LVM missions saw many floods sweep these grounds and the resurrection of cowbells brought joy to many squirt boater souls in the recent decade. Glad to see the campground mostly survive, and hope future floods will be a bit more kind. This is a magical place that will forever change yet remain the same.
thank you for sharing. We thought the camp was obliterated, it’s amazing it survived. It’s a terrible situation, for the living and the dead. I hope you get all the help you need . Last time we were there it was so peaceful and the river was so mild and refreshing. Thanks again
I will be damned!! I was afraid that the Crocket cabin and that whole area had been decimated. It's great to see that there are a lot of structures still intact.!!!
Absolutely amazed the RR trestle is still standing. IIRC far side used to have a lot more green underneath it. Almost certainly going to be an entirely new river for the boaters. Hopefully not made unrunnable.
I have seen the power of of high water fast flooding first hand and more than once in my life. Water is the most powerful force on earth. Respect it. It can do a lot of good if you know how to harness the energy of it and it can do a lot of harm if you try and fail.
I live in Bristol and it’s so sad to see what has happened to so many of our neighbors and places me and my family once played be destroyed. Thanks for showing us some of the damage and I plan to help do what I can this weekend to help folks, it’s a long road ahead.
Thank you guys for making this video! I’ve wanted to see, but haven’t wanted to be in the way.. and yeah, wow! Some of the things that did survive are amazing? It’s really hard seeing the place that’s meant so much to me for 20+ years, obliterated… 😢 If I can help, let me know.
I'm in Ashe county in a small town called Todd. The main road in Todd along the river everything was destroyed. The land you live and work on is definitely a part of you so I've been grieving the devastation as well. Best thing is to focus on the army of God's people who have been helping each other out to get through this tough time.
I've been homeless once but never lost everything I ever own. I just kept thinking and hoping things will get better. It did. Sir you're holding down the fort and staying strong as possible. Tuff battle ahead for each one of you. 🙏🏻 For all of you and just hang in their. Things now can slowly get better each day. You're alive that's a plus right there.
Is that what use to be Nolichucky Expeditions? I lived in the trailer park across the road from Riverview Sandy Bottom, back in the 77 flood... Almost didn't get out of the park before it got too deep.. Only took about 25-30 minutes to go from inches of water to 3 feet and even with the windows of the car... Crazy times...
I can’t believe the welcome building and Crocket are still intact. And the islands are…..just gone. I was following this from 200mi west and was sick at my stomach I was so worried about the folks there. Tough blow - just gotta dig in and rebuild. Stay safe folks….
The Nolichucky River that heads up on the N Tow River in Huntdale NC and ends at the convergence of Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson counties on the N end of Douglas Lake in TN
I know a lot of people were swept away buried alive would have you drowned and that’s sad and devastating but them bozos standing on the bridge it’s just stupid
Looks like it wouldn't hurt to in the future to take a look at Climate Change study. To many lives are being lost or damaged. Helena 🌀 will take many many years to even get ½ way close to be back to normal for these people. Government officials set aside all your differences and dislikes and start making plans for all these people yesterday. And eventually work on the future problems of climate change.
Appalachians are some of the oldest mountains on the planet. Some of its rivers (e.g. New and French Broad) are even older than the mountains. This place has seen a lot.
This is Maui 2.0, people, that storm is not normal and you need to gather as much info as you can , keep the videos in safe somehow, record as mach as you can , ask all the questions in reunions with federal and state . This is just LANDGRAB and they do not care about the people. ¿ What is your terrotory rich on , minerals, oils, metals? keep your eyes open
I'm about 5 miles as the crow flies from the river in Greene County TN. We're blessed to have no damage except our water is out since Monday morning. I completely agree with you!!! And good advice on keeping these videos safe. Nope there doesn't seem to be ANY gubment assistance in our area. Private citizens trying to help their "neighbors" are being turned away by local "authorities "!! People up in these hills and hollers that have lost EVERYTHING are suffering but picking themselves up by their bootstraps and doing what they can!!
Lithium and Quartz. A Chinese Lithium company's stock was up 9.99% yesterday. I put a video on X re: weather manipulation by the US that destroyed everything, blocked roads. Very informative.
Though I wouldn't put it past them, hugh storms/hurricanes can seem to get stuck in one area. In 2001, a storm stuck over our area for 2 hours straight, let up for 15 minutes then pounded for another hour. We're on a mountain so, no damage here, but the city was flooded. Storms usually don't scare me, but this one did. Very powerful and memorable.
I was an electrical lineman through the 80's into the early 90's, before getting hurt. As I watch these video's, I cringe at thinking of what the line crews, and the other utility companies are faced with. If you see any of these folks when the rebuild begins, maybe give them a thumbs up. Their task ahead is huge. Be well, be safe everyone. God speed.
Thank you for the updates. My memories of this place stretch back to high school years with the blizzard of '93 and an ill fated Orr Treks school bus that got stranded here in 4' of snow for a very crummy spring break paddling trip. I saw the bluegrass band Whitewater perform on that vanished stage when hiking the AT in '96. In college days from Boone, the Jib and LVM missions saw many floods sweep these grounds and the resurrection of cowbells brought joy to many squirt boater souls in the recent decade. Glad to see the campground mostly survive, and hope future floods will be a bit more kind. This is a magical place that will forever change yet remain the same.
thank you for sharing. We thought the camp was obliterated, it’s amazing it survived. It’s a terrible situation, for the living and the dead. I hope you get all the help you need . Last time we were there it was so peaceful and the river was so mild and refreshing. Thanks again
I will be damned!! I was afraid that the Crocket cabin and that whole area had been decimated. It's great to see that there are a lot of structures still intact.!!!
I thought there was no way this site would still be here. I'm really glad it's still mostly there.
Thank you for sharing this. So glad usa and the campground weren't completely wiped out
Absolutely amazed the RR trestle is still standing. IIRC far side used to have a lot more green underneath it. Almost certainly going to be an entirely new river for the boaters. Hopefully not made unrunnable.
Thank you for sharing, based on some other pictures I've seen of Erwin I was concerned USA Raft was completely gone.
happy you all are safe! thank you for the update, Dale.
Thank you for this I live here in Erwin and this is some good footage!!
Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions!
Thank you from Ohio!
I have seen the power of of high water fast flooding first hand and more than once in my life. Water is the most powerful force on earth. Respect it. It can do a lot of good if you know how to harness the energy of it and it can do a lot of harm if you try and fail.
God bless you. And may He be with you. We are with You in heart, mind, and help.
I live in Bristol and it’s so sad to see what has happened to so many of our neighbors and places me and my family once played be destroyed. Thanks for showing us some of the damage and I plan to help do what I can this weekend to help folks, it’s a long road ahead.
Thank you for sharing and glad you're as good as can be expected!
😢 thank you for taking this video and sharing it.
Thank you guys for making this video! I’ve wanted to see, but haven’t wanted to be in the way.. and yeah, wow! Some of the things that did survive are amazing? It’s really hard seeing the place that’s meant so much to me for 20+ years, obliterated… 😢 If I can help, let me know.
I'm in Ashe county in a small town called Todd. The main road in Todd along the river everything was destroyed. The land you live and work on is definitely a part of you so I've been grieving the devastation as well. Best thing is to focus on the army of God's people who have been helping each other out to get through this tough time.
This is when that American grit comes out in us, amen?
💔... This is, no words. One of my most favorite places. 😢
Thank you for posting video. Camed there many times.
I've been homeless once but never lost everything I ever own. I just kept thinking and hoping things will get better. It did. Sir you're holding down the fort and staying strong as possible. Tuff battle ahead for each one of you. 🙏🏻 For all of you and just hang in their. Things now can slowly get better each day. You're alive that's a plus right there.
Is that what use to be Nolichucky Expeditions? I lived in the trailer park across the road from Riverview Sandy Bottom, back in the 77 flood... Almost didn't get out of the park before it got too deep.. Only took about 25-30 minutes to go from inches of water to 3 feet and even with the windows of the car... Crazy times...
Yes, IIRC back in the 80's that was the name of one of two outfits up there.
I can’t believe the welcome building and Crocket are still intact. And the islands are…..just gone. I was following this from 200mi west and was sick at my stomach I was so worried about the folks there. Tough blow - just gotta dig in and rebuild. Stay safe folks….
Thanks and love trae crowder!❤
Have not seen a frame backpack in a long time.
Thank you for the update
It's very scary at night. Heartbroken to see these videos.
It's good to see those old bridges with stone pylons hold up
Mother Nature is in charge! God bless
So much building in Tennessee is the reason for the flooding now a days.Anywhere there is a small river will be swept away.
Where is this campground and rafting place and also what river is this thank you thanks for sharing the video
The Nolichucky River that heads up on the N Tow River in Huntdale NC and ends at the convergence of Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson counties on the N end of Douglas Lake in TN
Very, very brave to stand on that bridge ! It could have given way at any moment
RIP Cowbell
Is there any aid yet?
I know a lot of people were swept away buried alive would have you drowned and that’s sad and devastating but them bozos standing on the bridge it’s just stupid
Where did the caskets come from?
No one knows at this point
No one knows at this point.
sad, I hope for better for the future
Looks like it wouldn't hurt to in the future to take a look at Climate Change study. To many lives are being lost or damaged. Helena 🌀 will take many many years to even get ½ way close to be back to normal for these people. Government officials set aside all your differences and dislikes and start making plans for all these people yesterday. And eventually work on the future problems of climate change.
so sorry 🙏🏼
The earth has been changing for thousands of years, just people want here with cameras to record it. Don’t be fooled there’s more to come.
Appalachians are some of the oldest mountains on the planet. Some of its rivers (e.g. New and French Broad) are even older than the mountains. This place has seen a lot.
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Learn to use landscape mode instead of portrait
This is Maui 2.0, people, that storm is not normal and you need to gather as much info as you can , keep the videos in safe somehow, record as mach as you can , ask all the questions in reunions with federal and state . This is just LANDGRAB and they do not care about the people. ¿ What is your terrotory rich on , minerals, oils, metals? keep your eyes open
I'm about 5 miles as the crow flies from the river in Greene County TN. We're blessed to have no damage except our water is out since Monday morning. I completely agree with you!!! And good advice on keeping these videos safe. Nope there doesn't seem to be ANY gubment assistance in our area. Private citizens trying to help their "neighbors" are being turned away by local "authorities "!! People up in these hills and hollers that have lost EVERYTHING are suffering but picking themselves up by their bootstraps and doing what they can!!
It is more like Katrina for WNC. People are going to have to displace long term and the area will probably never be quite the same.
Lithium and Quartz. A Chinese Lithium company's stock was up 9.99% yesterday. I put a video on X re: weather manipulation by the US that destroyed everything, blocked roads. Very informative.
Though I wouldn't put it past them, hugh storms/hurricanes can seem to get stuck in one area. In 2001, a storm stuck over our area for 2 hours straight, let up for 15 minutes then pounded for another hour. We're on a mountain so, no damage here, but the city was flooded. Storms usually don't scare me, but this one did. Very powerful and memorable.
I think there is more than enough misery and suffering here without you inventing bullshit to add to it 👋 🖖
Unreal