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Bowen describes her history in Asheville, including how witnessing the flood of 2004 from afar inspired her to return to the area [00:02:09], then shares the story of witnessing the floodwaters rise [00:16:40] and evacuating from her apartment in the Glen Rock Depot [00:20:24], relocating temporarily to the Haywood Park Hotel in downtown Asheville [00:40:00], and working for Buncombe County Election Services during her displacement [00:44:53]. She reflects on the community response [00:51:29] as well as the storm’s longer-term impacts on her finances, health, and housing [00:57:52].

Narrator portraits depict Jenny Bowen in the River Arts District, September 11, 2025. Photos copyright Bill Green Photography. ]]> Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections]]> May 19, 2025]]> September 11, 2025]]> Digital Audio Recording]]>