On February 14, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Roger Lee Morral, Sr., for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Roger Lee Morral, Sr. was born on November 11, 1950, in Reisterstown, Maryland. Raised primarily by his aunt and uncle in Tucker County, West Virginia, Morral spent much of his early life in the community. He married Deborah Lynn Steinberg in 1977, and they have two children, Roger Lee Morral, Jr. and Tabitha Jane Morral. The interview begins with Morral recounting the events of November 4, 1985, when severe flooding hit the area. Morral was attempting to manage water running across the road when he received a call to assist his relatives, Aunt Pearl, Catherine, and John, whose trailer was at risk from the rising floodwaters. Despite the danger, Morral drove through deep water to reach them and managed to get them into his truck. However, the water rose too quickly, and the truck was soon immobilized. Morral describes the experience of being trapped as the floodwaters continued to rise. He and his relatives sought refuge in the trailer, which was eventually carried away by the flood. Using his pocketknife, Morral cut a hole in the trailer's roof to escape. He managed to climb onto a tree limb as the trailer was swept downstream. Despite his efforts to save Catherine, she was eventually swept away and drowned. Morral spent the rest of the night clinging to the tree, enduring the cold and the relentless force of the water. As daylight broke, Morral was spotted by rescuers who guided him to safety. He recounts the devastating scene the following morning, with homes, vehicles, and debris scattered by the flood. Throughout the interview, Morral reflects on the emotional toll of the flood, including nightmares and anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of staying busy to avoid dwelling on the traumatic events.