JACKSON, Ky. — A new round of catastrophic flooding struck the central United States on Thursday, swamping communities in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen people dead and several others missing or trapped.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Massive flooding in Kentucky engulfs homes, leaves at least 15 dead
The death toll could rise significantly after a deluge submerged homes, swept cars away, and heavily damaged roads and other infrastructure
By Rick Childress
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Updated July 29, 2022 at 8:23 a.m. EDT|Published July 28, 2022 at 11:55 a.m. EDT