Eastern Kentucky Floods Leave Disputed Death Toll in Their Wake
Pikeville, Kentucky – In July 2022, eastern Kentucky experienced unprecedented rainfall, with over 14 inches of rain inundating rural counties in just five days. The deluge led to devastating flash floods, causing extensive damage to towns, roads, homes, and neighborhoods. The aftermath of the floods underscored a troubling issue – the lack of a consistent and reliable method to accurately count the number of deaths resulting from extreme weather events in the United States. Different …