A flood of floods: Appalachians in Kentucky struggle to recover from a barrage of disasters

Record-breaking flash flooding inundated Hazard, Kentucky, in February, devastating homes and infrastructure in the small Appalachian town. The North Fork Kentucky River, which runs alongside Hazard’s Main Street, crested at over 30 feet and swamped the small downtown area, destroying several local businesses. February’s disaster was the second major flash flood to hit Hazard in three years. Many residents of Hazard are still reeling from