On March 7, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Icy Victoria Shahan Sampson in Tucker County, West Virginia, as part of the Tucker County Flood Audio Recordings project. Sampson recounts her life growing up in Saint George after being born on Pifer Mountain in 1915. She describes her family’s relocation to Saint George when she was six weeks old, her father’s career as a rural mail carrier and former schoolteacher, and her experiences attending the local two-room schoolhouse. Sampson discusses community life, including school events such as Christmas plays and the social gatherings of the time. She recalls the frequent flooding of the Cheat River, notably the significant 1954 flood that affected her family’s basement but did not cause major damage to their home. Sampson provides detailed memories of the catastrophic November 1985 flood, which severely impacted her home, washing it from its foundation and submerging her car. She recounts the rapid rise of the water, her evacuation, and subsequent refuge at family members’ homes. Sampson shares how the flood destroyed her belongings, including heirlooms and valuable items, but recounts the recovery of some personal items by her nephew. Reflecting on the aftermath, Sampson speaks about her hospitalization due to illness following the flood and her time staying with relatives. She describes her observations of the damage to Saint George and nearby Parsons, noting the impact on the community and expressing uncertainty about the town's future recovery.