I saw several washed out bridges to houses and wondered how these people are going to get them fixed. And the hardship that is going to be ... until it gets repaired. Maybe we can see about getting hay down there. :(
@@EarlAndJill I live in Indiana but have some friends in Pippa pass Ky, I talked to them last Tuesday found out that she had lost her only brother & his wife in the flood & the road is heavily torn apart to get where they are with no water & power. I'm going to try & call her to see how their holding up But I don't have a clue how they are making it their in their 60's & 70's. like we are.
Well don't seem like the cell phones are working I couldn't even get a ring so now I worry till I can hear from them or I'm going to see if someone can get to them to make sure they are alright.
Something like this is difficult on a young man ... I hope they are well. Pippa Passes is close to Hindman ... If I get back that way - I'll check the area out.
It was amazing, in the scariest of ways. In all my years in eastern Ky, I had never seen a rain like this before. It was the hardest, heavy rain and it just went on and on. Before I knew it, in not time, the water had made it into the yard and began to pile up. It was scary, the power was out, the rain got heavier and all I could do was pray. Keep all these places and people in your prayers. Last report, 26 deaths, many were still missing.
Hey Papaw. I can only imagine how scary. When I was in school, we lived in Knox co. High up on a hill. But the flood came and we were waterbound for 14 days. People who've never been in a flood can't realize the worry. I hope you are well. Take care.
I'm sure it was terrifying. I have been following this and it's very, very sad. If I was younger and healthier I'd come down there and try to do something - I live in Michigan. Just a horrible tragedy.
Went through a a crazy rain and hail storm in an rv in Laramie WY the other night at 4 am. It was only maybe 2 inches but all day I was freaked out. To live in a river valley and go through what you folks did is on a level people can't understand. Reminds me of the Johnstown flood. Be safe....
@@EarlAndJill with no where to go and all day to get there. I plan my travel days on the wind. Nothing better than getting on the interstate with a 40 mph tail wind. It's quieter and better gas mileage. Cheers....
Great job on narrating this video. Prayers going out to everyone that was affected by this terrible system. May GOD replace everything that was lost and more. GOD bless the souls that was taking away from their families.🙏🙏
I feel so deeply for these folks. We had an awful flood when I was 12 years old. We were blessed. Daddy built on high ground, but it still came within 5 feet of our house. So scary. I remember it so clearly 45 years later. It blew out a sink hole close to the house that could have swallowed a car. Water was boiling out of it. When that happened, we went to higher ground to stay with my grandfather. Water backed all through the caves and blew out a hole on top of a 3000ft ridge (water pouring out like a waterfall). If I weren't so handicapped, I'd be there helping them.
I am praying for all affected by the devastating flooding. It is like surviving a war, distruction and the mental trauma never completely go away. May god be with each of you.
We saw Cruso NC get wiped out a bit over a year ago. Your state is far more widely devastated. Please post ways folks can help. Y'all are in my prayers 🙏💯🌹🐦
These images and your knowledge combine to show so much more than the national news coverage. You also put faces to the tragedy. Thank you for making this video and for helping folks all along your way. And I agree with the posts regarding your well-suited voice! Now that you've retired from reporting with words and photos, maybe you should begin a second career doing voice-over!
Jer i some of those old time "night riders" and former citizen council members 'floatin' in all that water. Can't put a poll tax or an 'ole bubba' sign on weather...oh klay...
Thanks for the Backroad/Backhills videos, where the HEART OF KENTUCKY brings us FOLKLORE and the new songs that will be sung of the Day the Flood hit the Coal Miners. Everyday that passes reminders of the heart breaking events will ring true yet these spirited hills filled with country folk will once again see the light at the end of the tunnel as they live to see another day. Precious memories how they linger how they ever flood my soul in the stillness ,of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold Precious memories fill my soul by ALAN JACKSON
Harlan and Hazard have a long history of troubles from the mines, the floods, and poverty. I just hope there's a real country singer left. Who's gonna fill their shoes?
@@EarlAndJill I agree! Not too much country music anymore. It sounds more like Pop/Rap/Rock. That is sad in itself. Thank you for this video. I live in NC and the mountains here are just as beautiful and dangerous when it comes to flooding. Sadly, it is going to happen in these areas from time to time. This makes me so sad for these people. Prayers for them.
Many don't know this, but FEMA flood insurance requires claimants to remove debris, document items (pre & post damage), plus sort & organize for the inspection they request. These pictures help give folks sn idea of how much damage mud causes. Ty.
Rosita, these people have lost all their material things - and now - their respect. It is difficult to ask for help - and I'm afraid even when some things are replaced or rebuilt - parts of their lives will be forever changed. :(
I was delighted with your voice and commentary; very informational and excellently done. You need your own news station. Your accent covers all the nation which sets you apart from the normal down-home Southern accent.
Hey Judy, thanks for the kind words. It is a lot of work ... not like a point and shoot commentary. I appreciate it. LOL! - Someone last year called my accent "Southernly Gentle" ... Still not sure what that means - but I guess its ok. :) Be safe tonight.
I was born and raised in London, Ky. My father was from Harlan, Ky. I now live in Oklahoma but my heart aches for all these people in Kentucky that lived in the areas of the floods. I pray that God will send help your way.
There's many negative comments about people living in "obvious" flood plains. That's not accurate. A long time ago when towns and cities were first settled in America, there was no running water or indoor plumbing. America did not have indoor plumbing in homes until the late 1800's, and the vast majority of that was in cities, NOT rural areas. You built right on top of the closest water source for your day-to-day survival. Water is heavy and was hard to move before plumbing and electricity came into existence, and then only if you had the money. There were NO records readily available to study past flood trends to know where NOT to build. You would just find water and start building your shelter there, and they eventually turned into towns as the trails turned into roads. That's world-wide, since the beginning of time. I never see anybody mention this historical fact, they just judge.
Hey Lynx - Many of the people here had ancestors who recieved "Land Grants" for fighting in the Revolutionary War. You're right. Their children inherited the land ... The only flat land for farming - was by the rivers and creeks. Even now - the cost for some people to build a drive way even a 100 feet or so up the mountain side is prohibitive - and then the cost to maintain. And some of these houses I saw - appeared to be old mining camp houses ... maybe 100 years old or so. These people are doing the best they can with a dollar and a deed. :(
@LYNX-R-US I wish what you said here could be repeated in every video on the flooding. I have been looking through them and in so many comments thoughtless people are saying why didn’t they just swim out? They don’t have any idea what a flood is really like. They also don’t have any idea that most of the homes are rental homes, and the people are not rich, they are poor. I just have to hope that the people out there who are good people are already on the way to Kentucky to help.
Very beautiful area of Kentucky in the USA! May Heavenly Father heal all those who have suffered from such flooding, esp.those having any that are deceased from such unprecedented devastation! Our hearts & prayers are with all of you in that area! May God Almighty look down upon all of you with His tender love, mercy and kindness!
I like your commentary. As a Canadian I am loving what you are showing. I wish people of Kentucky will get over and put new foundation especialy for families.
i lived in hindman all my life and my family live all in them hills in neighboring counties and never seen it get like it did last week. it’s devastating to see your hometown destroyed like that. the mountains are very poor and full of addiction, i hate to see everything taken from those who didn’t have much to begin with.
The poverty rate in the area is really high - and the addiction - is terrible. We used to have a Doc in town - everyone called him "Pony Doc" ... He was helpful for whatever ailed you. Sadly, lots of people became addicts. Sad.
This has been so sad God bless all these towns here in Kentucky and God bless all the people this was a wonderful video God bless you for showing us this video
Thank you for this video & this documentation of the destruction here! God bless you! We pray this is a once in a lifetime event! I know I have never seen such in my life of over 50 years! Many didn’t have flood insurance because they didn’t live in a flood plane. The houses that flooded had never been flooded before as with my sons girlfriend & her family. Thanks for all who can donate!
God is biggest insurance. wake up world's so called educated godless/lipservers to God. klaus schwab gang of satanist professors, etc., are at their satanic games. hohoho.
*****TIME TO GATHER MUSIC ENTERTAINERS TO SING TO THESE FOLKS***** If Ralph Stanely were still alive he would be doing just that, these folks need healin now and music has Always given them Hope. Everybody put the word out, let the voice of folklore travel through these hills. .
Great advice ...I’m in extreme lay dry California, praying for the rain to divert itself here, and give those who have had to endure these floods the break they need to assess their situations !
Hey Kitty. Yes, we have visited Lake Meade twice in the last couple of years. The situation seems dire there. Losing Hoover dam and the power, ... the loss of water. Take care.
Hi Kitty, I was born and raised in So Cal and lived the last 45 years in San Diego. CoViD permanently killed my steady and reliable music job and so after sitting on my butt for a year waiting for work to return, I gave up, retired from the music biz and left CA for South Eastern KY in early 2021. Where I am didn't get hit, but only a few miles away there was devastation. When I first got here it was just after the most severe ice storm in decades. There was flooding in the same areas as this year, so these folks near me were hit two years in a row! The news doesn't bother telling much about how people in this county were affected. I moved here because there is no way I would be able to live decently anywhere in CA on my retirement. I would have been relegated to renting one room in someone else's house, where here I have a huge and beautiful home on 14 acres of lawn and lush forest. I also chose a state where water won't be a problem for a very long time. I could see the writing on the wall telling me the entire west is going to run out of water. It won't be long before you will have to have a stock of water for the days they shut the taps off.... or move away. California is losing population by the droves, but many of them are moving to dry-as-a-bone states like Nevada and Arizona! NOT smart!
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. All my roots are Knott and Floyd Counties and it hurts to see this. We have heard from all family but two. Still waiting. Again thanks for sharing. Stay safe. 🙏🙏
Thank you for covering this tragic event with such a calming, caring and teaching voice... I've no doubt you raised awareness, lifted spirits and saved lives from future events.
Very informative and nicely done. Many people when reporting on Eastern KY spend a large amount of time dwelling on how backwoods and economically poor we are. That's not what this is about. Mother nature doesn't care how much you make. Thank you for focusing on the communities as a whole. We are wounded as one but with the help of all, we will heal and become whole again. I was fortunate enough that I did not lose anything but my heart still bleeds for my neighboring communities. Thank you to all who sent best wishes, prayer and support of any kind. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! ❤️
Thank you for making such an amazing video of my state and my country. The commentary was great and your voice is so calming after such a tragic and terrifying times .
Wow. What a heartfelt narrative of the devastation of this flood. I pray that help for these people from the government will not be stalled. That life will return to some semblance of normalcy soon. They do need our prayers.
Hey Tricia - clean up is going to take weeks ... and it is dirty hard work. Not to mention electrical hazards while cleaning up - fire hazards. :( They will need support weeks from now - when reality - takes its toll.
My heart breaks as I watch several videos that about this disaster. I pray protection for all involved.... Comfort for those who have lost so much. I hope that your current administration in DC will no longer give to people overseas but help its citizens to rebuild and recover 🙏🙏❤️❤️
This was a very hard video to watch but very compassionate. You said lots of good things for ones to think of. Sadly I've come across youtube vlogers going to the area video everything with no compassion, not helping others. One couple talked to a man stuck on his porch with flood waters surrounding him and never offered to call authorities or help him. The one time I wish I could reach in this screen. I have no idea where he is. I pray that couple gets run off. My family is from Linefork and we had to move after Obumer shut down coal. I can't wait to get back home and help. This is going to take a long time. Newness will wear off and news will be onto other stories and they will still be there trying to put back. Please everyone don't forget these families.
Hopefully, people will get Cell Phones with Weather alerts set up ... Many people don't really know about that feature. You're right - the big news will move on to the disaster du jour ... while these people will be cleaning up and living in travel trailers for months.
That bus wedged unto the side of that garage is nuts. You are correct the power of water can cause much destruction. Then once the water recedes everything it consumed is ruined. Between all the floods across the US lately, and the demand for used automobiles at the moment. Consumers need be very cautious buying a vehicle in coming months. That applies to every part of the country.
Totally agree - there will be a lot of water logged cars sold in the next few months. Supposed to be marked salvage on the title - at least in Kentucky, but people are unscrupulous. Buyer beware. :(
I grew up near the Frazer River in Western Canada and in winters the river froze over; in the spring as the ice melted and it would often jam and cause major floods. So different from what these folks are suffering from. Love and prayers to all.
Thanks for the video. Outsiders will never understand just how devasting this flood is... high unemployment, low wages, no insurance, food and lumber aren't easily accessible.
Kate - unless you've been poor - and lived here, it is difficult to understand the challenges. The flood impacts people in many ways - can't get to work, can't get work, bills get behind, ... It impacts more than the people who actual get flooded. Not to diminish anybody's misfortune. Just - you can't imagine the impact - unless you live it.
@@EarlAndJill We lucked out and only had the culvert wash out. We can jump the gap, but sure can't drive it. Have to wait for the county to repair it. But family friends (daughter, mom, grandma) all three generations lost their homes. This is the second major flood we've experienced. The previous one a few years back, did just as much damage. Wiped out the entire mobile home village.
My mom always said --"Red skies at night, Sailors delight, Red skies in the morning, Sailors take warning!!!" Relates to what the commentator said at the beginning!! I have seen the pain and disaster that floods can bring. it is horrible and heartbreaking!!! Nature can change in an instant. This man does an excellent showing and commentating on the situation. So much flooding around the world and the same with fires. Very painful!!!
Hey Betsy, good morning. A couple of folks have tried to ding me on my comment about red skies. The earliest known writing comes from the Bible, a 1395 (?) edition. "The eeuenynge maad, ye seien, It shal be cleer, for the heuene is lijk to reed; and the morwe, To day tempest, for heuen shyneth heuy, or sorwful." The passage in the bible referred to Shepherds, who certainly had an interest in the weather. The "Red sky at Night, Sailors Delight, Red Sky at Morning, Sailors Take Warning" is what I grew up with and what most people are familiar with. I don't care that someone wants to disagree, If I'm wrong - show me. The sad thing, is nature is an awesome force to reckon with, and can change your whole life in an instant. Tornado, Fire, Flood. Lives lost. And you have to consider the property loss, after all - that's how a people provide security for their family, their children's safety and future. You take that a way, and a man or woman can feel devastated and vulnerable. THat's a terrible feeling. I hope your day is good Betsy, take care.
This is one of the best video/commentaries I’ve seen for a very long time. Today’s media is absolutely unreliable and a pain to watch. Thanks so much for doing this. God bless you
Oh my gosh! My heart breaks for these people! I will make a donation; it's not much, but maybe enough to help a couple of homeless families in the short term. God Bless you all ❤️
When I was in high school at M.C.Napier in Hazard I ran around with some boys from Bulan.We had a little band called Pistol City. Blows me aways and breaks my heart to see this. What gets me is these aren't rivers but little creeks.
Randy - You're right - most are little creeks - a couple of small rivers here (by length) - but raging torrents with 7 inches of rain. Pistol City. I like it. :)
Gorgeous video, with perfect narration, we went through something similar in 2017, fire then flood. Hard to describe what it's like but you explained it perfectly. I'll never forget the sound that it made in the middle of the night, so bad when it hits in the dark. The "river" in the sky....an "atmospheric river" that hit us for over a week! "Red skies in morning, sailors take warning"....take care, Kentucky, this too shall pass. 🙏
Hey Trash - thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. Unlike the point and shoot variety - this takes a lot of time. More a labor of love than anything. Hope you recovered from your experience. It is sad.
Earl, thank you for a very well-made video. Your voice is wonderful. This was very informative and I loved your suggestions for people. My mama was born much farther North in Dayton during the Depression. I loved her stories of how life was in the country as opposed to 'city' living. Thank you for the link so I could make a donation. It's times like this that I wish I was a millionaire so I could help everyone who needed it. I pray every night for God to help this planet.
Barb, good morning. Thank your for watching and for your kinds words. I appreciate it. I am hoping enough people see the conditions here to not forget, and help in some little way. Like the flood, every little bit helps. Hope your day is good. :)
Heartbroken for my fellow Kentuckians. I hope you will keep the videos coming as this is the only way the mass destruction can be seen by the world. We see bits snd pieces on the news but only by videos like yours are we able to see the the bigger picture. Over 600 air rescues occurred. Thats huge . There are thousands in need. Please continue to keep Kentuckians in your prayers.
Hey Dalton - I've kind of struggled - between follow ups and the event. BIG NEWS goes for the 30 second emotional snippit - and then people move on to the next cup of coffee. I like to tell the story to people who want to KNOW not just SEE a tragedy. There's a difference between NEWS and GOSSIP etc. But you are right ... when people don't see or hear it slips the mind. I hope your day is dood.
People don't realize how much rain we get in Kentucky. We've always had floods that would block the roads. I'm 70 years old. I remember the flood of April 1977. We'd had unusual snow that winter and the ground froze. I remember my dad saying if snow was laying on Black Mountain like it was here in Bell County that We'd have worse floods than other. Black Mountain is the highest point in Kentucky. My daddy never lived to see it, he died in March of 1977. In April the spring rains started. The Cumberland River begins in Harlan County, comes on through Bell County where I live. We lived up on a hillside. I couldn't believe what the radio was saying, that the water was going to go over the flood wall in Pineville. We lost power right after he said that. It had been raining for several days. That night it rained the hardest than I've ever heard. The next day it was unreal. The only communication we had was a CB radio. We couldn't get out of our holler. We were used to the river backing water up our creek but I could see water above the church windows. I'd never seen that. On the CB radio we could hear how they'd got the people out of Pineville and onto higher ground, some up on the cemetery, some up above the rail road tracks. Water flooded places on Highway 92 that it'd never been before. I'm not trying to take anything away from those victims of this flood. I'm just saying this brought back memories. I consider myself lucky that I never have lived where the water can get to me. As I'm writing this we are under flood warning here in Bell County. It's rained all day. My condolences go out to all the families that have been impacted by the flood. Especially those people that have lost loved ones.
Maxine, good morning. I remember that flood - and you're right. We were waterbound for 14 days ... much of it without power. No generator. It was a rough time but fortunate for us the house was built on the top of the mountain. I remember the water breaking over the flood wall in Pineville. Somehow Barbourville was spared. I know yellow creek there - used to be a tannery there. Noe town usually floods easy. I hope you are safe. Take care..
@@EarlAndJill..I'm up on the hillside. I'm 70 years old. I've always lived on hillsides. I don't understand how Middleboro gets flooding so much. Their's seem to go down. I was born and raised on Greasy Creek, on 92, I raised my kids there. We of course didn't get home flooded, but got locked in. I would never live in low lying areas. For anyone that is caused by Climate Change. I read Dr Thomas Walker's journal. He's the one that actually found the Cumberland Gap in the 1700's. He didn't go as far as he wanted to because of the heavy rain and flooded creeks.
@@maxinefreeman8858 My dad is from Middlesboro - lived in Noe-town, Polly-Holler as they called it. I still have family there - but they're dying off.... Guess you know the belt-line, LOL ... Then - I used to live about 5 Miles from Walker Park - very familiar with that history - and where he located "HIS" cabin ... LOL! I wish you well, and good night.
Those poor people, and the poor animals. It's almost too much to comprehend. Sure makes me thankful for what I have and to not sweat the small stuff in life. I'm praying for all of the victims, survivors, and their families. ❤️🙏😢
This is the best coverage I've found of the flooding bar none, thankyou. I'm originally from southern Ohio and used to vacation near Hazard with a buddy who's family is from that area. Sorry to see this happen. I was always treated really well by the folks in this area when I was a youngster.
Thankyou for taking the time to make this video,,,,,it takes real people such as yourself to bring forth this information,, MSM does little to show the country what has happened,, thankyou again
I'm about an hour northeast of this mess in Louisa, KY. It's hard to believe something this terrible happened so close to home. I'm reminded of the spring tornado outbreak in 2012, that hit us so hard. Most of us here in KY have faith in the Lord, and we don't mind hard work and perseverance. Prayers go out to my fellow Kentuckians
Wayne, thank you for subscribing and I appreciate the kind words. Yes, Corbin is well West of the affected area - and not prone to severe flooding. I used to live in Corbin as well. Seems - a lifetime ago. Stop by the "Chicken" place next time you're there. ;)
I've Been In KY For 35 Years and Never have i Ever seen anything as worse as this I Pray That Everyone IN Eastern KY That They Can Rebuild, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With Everyone Effected In this Time of Tragedy
Very nicely done video and commentary. This really gives one a feel for the extent of the damage.
Thank you Guy. I hope this helps make people aware of the impact on so many people.
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GOD is not playing you racist ppl anymore. PLAGUES ARE COMING!
We needed this video. Thanks
OldMech - You are welcome. I hope you are well tonight. Take care.
Its awful here. I managed to find hay for my horse today and I actually cried. Our bridge us out. 7 families stranded but we're all ok.
I saw several washed out bridges to houses and wondered how these people are going to get them fixed. And the hardship that is going to be ... until it gets repaired. Maybe we can see about getting hay down there. :(
I'm so sorry that you and your family are going thru this catastrophe. I'm glad you guys are safe💔
@@EarlAndJill I live in Indiana but have some friends
in Pippa pass Ky, I talked to them last Tuesday
found out that she had lost her only brother &
his wife in the flood & the road is heavily torn
apart to get where they are with no water & power.
I'm going to try & call her to see how their holding
up But I don't have a clue how they are making it
their in their 60's & 70's. like we are.
Well don't seem like the cell phones are working
I couldn't even get a ring so now I worry till I can
hear from them or I'm going to see if someone
can get to them to make sure they are alright.
Something like this is difficult on a young man ... I hope they are well. Pippa Passes is close to Hindman ... If I get back that way - I'll check the area out.
It was amazing, in the scariest of ways. In all my years in eastern Ky, I had never seen a rain like this before. It was the hardest, heavy rain and it just went on and on. Before I knew it, in not time, the water had made it into the yard and began to pile up. It was scary, the power was out, the rain got heavier and all I could do was pray. Keep all these places and people in your prayers. Last report, 26 deaths, many were still missing.
Hey Papaw. I can only imagine how scary. When I was in school, we lived in Knox co. High up on a hill. But the flood came and we were waterbound for 14 days. People who've never been in a flood can't realize the worry. I hope you are well. Take care.
I'm sure it was terrifying. I have been following this and it's very, very sad. If I was younger and healthier I'd come down there and try to do something - I live in Michigan. Just a horrible tragedy.
Went through a a crazy rain and hail storm in an rv in Laramie WY the other night at 4 am. It was only maybe 2 inches but all day I was freaked out. To live in a river valley and go through what you folks did is on a level people can't understand. Reminds me of the Johnstown flood.
Be safe....
Be safe in the RV ... We came into some high winds in New Mexico last December - thought we were going to blow over.
@@EarlAndJill with no where to go and all day to get there. I plan my travel days on the wind. Nothing better than getting on the interstate with a 40 mph tail wind. It's quieter and better gas mileage. Cheers....
Great job on narrating this video. Prayers going out to everyone that was affected by this terrible system. May GOD replace everything that was lost and more. GOD bless the souls that was taking away from their families.🙏🙏
Prayers for everyone caught up in the floods here in Ky. Love my Kentucky, such strong and loving people.
Lol draining the real swamp! 😅 😆🤣😂
Really appreciate your upload. The extent of the damage is catastrophic in dimension. Unbelievable that that much rain could fall in the time it did.
Scott, the area of devastation - is much more than a tornado or the like. Unimaginable in scope.
not unbelievable?????
these are end times ruled by satanic class of klaus schwabs & co. hehehe.
Prayers for all affected by these floods. 🙏🏻💒
I feel so deeply for these folks. We had an awful flood when I was 12 years old. We were blessed. Daddy built on high ground, but it still came within 5 feet of our house. So scary. I remember it so clearly 45 years later. It blew out a sink hole close to the house that could have swallowed a car. Water was boiling out of it. When that happened, we went to higher ground to stay with my grandfather. Water backed all through the caves and blew out a hole on top of a 3000ft ridge (water pouring out like a waterfall). If I weren't so handicapped, I'd be there helping them.
I am praying for all affected by the devastating flooding. It is like surviving a war, distruction and the mental trauma never completely go away. May god be with each of you.
Thank you for providing video, and your human compassion is honorable. GOD bless you and praying for those people affected.
Thank you William.
Thank you for such a kind informative video on such terribly tragic event. Love and best wishes to everyone affected by this.❤️
We saw Cruso NC get wiped out a bit over a year ago.
Your state is far more widely devastated.
Please post ways folks can help.
Y'all are in my prayers 🙏💯🌹🐦
These images and your knowledge combine to show so much more than the national news coverage. You also put faces to the tragedy. Thank you for making this video and for helping folks all along your way. And I agree with the posts regarding your well-suited voice! Now that you've retired from reporting with words and photos, maybe you should begin a second career doing voice-over!
Jerri - thank you for your kind words. :)
Jer i some of those old time "night riders" and former citizen council members 'floatin' in all that water. Can't put a poll tax or an 'ole bubba' sign on weather...oh klay...
Thanks for the Backroad/Backhills videos, where the HEART OF KENTUCKY brings us FOLKLORE and the new songs that will be sung of the Day the Flood hit the Coal Miners. Everyday that passes reminders of the heart breaking events will ring true yet these spirited hills filled with country folk will once again see the light at the end of the tunnel as they live to see another day. Precious memories how they linger how they ever flood my soul in the stillness ,of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold Precious memories fill my soul by ALAN JACKSON
Harlan and Hazard have a long history of troubles from the mines, the floods, and poverty. I just hope there's a real country singer left. Who's gonna fill their shoes?
@@EarlAndJill I agree! Not too much country music anymore. It sounds more like Pop/Rap/Rock. That is sad in itself. Thank you for this video. I live in NC and the mountains here are just as beautiful and dangerous when it comes to flooding. Sadly, it is going to happen in these areas from time to time. This makes me so sad for these people. Prayers for them.
Many don't know this, but FEMA flood insurance requires claimants to remove debris, document items (pre & post damage), plus sort & organize for the inspection they request.
These pictures help give folks sn idea of how much damage mud causes. Ty.
Rosemarie - you're right ... I should document the FEMA Process..
….praying with you for quick recovery and strength for the folks who lost more than material “things”….
Rosita, these people have lost all their material things - and now - their respect. It is difficult to ask for help - and I'm afraid even when some things are replaced or rebuilt - parts of their lives will be forever changed. :(
Very good reporting! Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Kentucky! - love from where flood is common, Manila 🇵🇭
Thank you. You put humanity into the deviation. and didn’t make it out like just another news report. My heart goes out to these people.
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
Absolutely devastating to one of the most beautiful parts of our country! Best memories from childhood are in South Eastern Kentucky!
I was delighted with your voice and commentary; very informational and excellently done. You need your own news station. Your accent covers all the nation which sets you apart from the normal down-home Southern accent.
Hey Judy, thanks for the kind words. It is a lot of work ... not like a point and shoot commentary. I appreciate it. LOL! - Someone last year called my accent "Southernly Gentle" ... Still not sure what that means - but I guess its ok. :) Be safe tonight.
Prayers for all the family's who were affected by the floods.
….we pray that the nations turn back to the Lord God, Jesus .
Thank you for a kind compassionate post. I had no idea this was going on. Love from central Florida.
Thank you Fishing ... It is sad to see ... hearbreaking.
I was born and raised in London, Ky. My father was from Harlan, Ky. I now live in Oklahoma but my heart aches for all these people in Kentucky that lived in the areas of the floods. I pray that God will send help your way.
My prayers go out to all those folks. May God Help and heal those in need. Amen!!!
There's many negative comments about people living in "obvious" flood plains. That's not accurate. A long time ago when towns and cities were first settled in America, there was no running water or indoor plumbing. America did not have indoor plumbing in homes until the late 1800's, and the vast majority of that was in cities, NOT rural areas. You built right on top of the closest water source for your day-to-day survival. Water is heavy and was hard to move before plumbing and electricity came into existence, and then only if you had the money. There were NO records readily available to study past flood trends to know where NOT to build. You would just find water and start building your shelter there, and they eventually turned into towns as the trails turned into roads. That's world-wide, since the beginning of time. I never see anybody mention this historical fact, they just judge.
Hey Lynx - Many of the people here had ancestors who recieved "Land Grants" for fighting in the Revolutionary War. You're right. Their children inherited the land ... The only flat land for farming - was by the rivers and creeks. Even now - the cost for some people to build a drive way even a 100 feet or so up the mountain side is prohibitive - and then the cost to maintain. And some of these houses I saw - appeared to be old mining camp houses ... maybe 100 years old or so. These people are doing the best they can with a dollar and a deed. :(
@LYNX-R-US I wish what you said here could be repeated in every video on the flooding. I have been looking through them and in so many comments thoughtless people are saying why didn’t they just swim out? They don’t have any idea what a flood is really like. They also don’t have any idea that most of the homes are rental homes, and the people are not rich, they are poor. I just have to hope that the people out there who are good people are already on the way to Kentucky to help.
two times in my life we have been w/o water. hauling water to flush toilets, etc is miserable.
Most of our County's hit are not in flood zones. It was just one of the unusal storms, It just kept coming,
You are exactly right.
Very beautiful area of Kentucky in the USA! May Heavenly Father heal all those who have suffered from such flooding, esp.those having any that are deceased from such unprecedented devastation! Our hearts & prayers are with all of you in that area! May God Almighty look down upon all of you with His tender love, mercy and kindness!
I like your commentary. As a Canadian I am loving what you are showing. I wish people of Kentucky will get over and put new foundation especialy for families.
Thank you Robert.
Kentucky is my home and I want to say to all the people who lost their homes and whatever I am praying for all of you God Bless you all
I like this narrator very much. I Especially like it when he says be a good human at the end.
Really nicely done. The video, I mean. I also feel unbelievably sad for these folks that have lost so much. Reggie from New Zealand.
i lived in hindman all my life and my family live all in them hills in neighboring counties and never seen it get like it did last week. it’s devastating to see your hometown destroyed like that. the mountains are very poor and full of addiction, i hate to see everything taken from those who didn’t have much to begin with.
The poverty rate in the area is really high - and the addiction - is terrible. We used to have a Doc in town - everyone called him "Pony Doc" ... He was helpful for whatever ailed you. Sadly, lots of people became addicts. Sad.
@@EarlAndJill we seen lots of doctors like that too sadly
Maybe some of the money being sent to Ukraine could be diverted to help people in the United States.
This has been so sad God bless all these towns here in Kentucky and God bless all the people this was a wonderful video God bless you for showing us this video
Thanks for what you did. Water is sometimes very valuable in a flood like this. Again thank you for caring. Stay safe
Thank you for this video & this documentation of the destruction here! God bless you! We pray this is a once in a lifetime event! I know I have never seen such in my life of over 50 years! Many didn’t have flood insurance because they didn’t live in a flood plane. The houses that flooded had never been flooded before as with my sons girlfriend & her family. Thanks for all who can donate!
Hopefully FEMA and other agencies can provide some relief.
God is biggest insurance. wake up world's so called educated godless/lipservers to God.
klaus schwab gang of satanist professors, etc., are at their satanic games. hohoho.
Research Weather modification aka geoengineering aka solar radiation management aka water enhancements agenda aka climate changeRS
UN agenda 21/30
Even in the wreckage, Kentucky is so strikingly beautiful. Thanks for the video. Very well done.
I have to agree - and I may be biased a little - but there are some truly scenic areas especially in the mountains. Thanks LImisi.
I have a friend in Hazard and I donated money directly to her and her family and she is helping others also. God bless and prayers to all.
*****TIME TO GATHER MUSIC ENTERTAINERS TO SING TO THESE FOLKS***** If Ralph Stanely were still alive he would be doing just that, these folks need healin now and music has Always given them Hope. Everybody put the word out, let the voice of folklore travel through these hills. .
I lived in most of these towns growing up as a child and I have family members in these areas Thank you so much for sharing this video.
You're welcome Jackie. Hope your family is safe. :(
Great advice ...I’m in extreme lay dry California, praying for the rain to divert itself here, and give those who have had to endure these floods the break they need to assess their situations !
Hey Kitty. Yes, we have visited Lake Meade twice in the last couple of years. The situation seems dire there. Losing Hoover dam and the power, ... the loss of water. Take care.
Hi Kitty, I was born and raised in So Cal and lived the last 45 years in San Diego. CoViD permanently killed my steady and reliable music job and so after sitting on my butt for a year waiting for work to return, I gave up, retired from the music biz and left CA for South Eastern KY in early 2021. Where I am didn't get hit, but only a few miles away there was devastation. When I first got here it was just after the most severe ice storm in decades. There was flooding in the same areas as this year, so these folks near me were hit two years in a row! The news doesn't bother telling much about how people in this county were affected.
I moved here because there is no way I would be able to live decently anywhere in CA on my retirement. I would have been relegated to renting one room in someone else's house, where here I have a huge and beautiful home on 14 acres of lawn and lush forest. I also chose a state where water won't be a problem for a very long time. I could see the writing on the wall telling me the entire west is going to run out of water. It won't be long before you will have to have a stock of water for the days they shut the taps off.... or move away.
California is losing population by the droves, but many of them are moving to dry-as-a-bone states like Nevada and Arizona! NOT smart!
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. All my roots are Knott and Floyd Counties and it hurts to see this. We have heard from all family but two. Still waiting. Again thanks for sharing. Stay safe. 🙏🙏
Diana, thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. Hopefully, cell service will be restored soon, and you'll hear from them. Be safe.
Best video of the flood Iv'e seen so far. You have many different shots that I have not seen yet. Nice.
Ephiphany - thank you. It is a labor of love. Without spin. Hope you're safe and well.
May God Bless Yall with all the beautiful blessings at this tragic and trauma time. Kentucky Strong!!!
Very well done video, Just now starting to see the scale of devastation 🙏
Atin, that's the thing about a flood, ... the weeks of clean up, repairs, etc.
Thank you for covering this tragic event with such a calming, caring and teaching voice... I've no doubt you raised awareness, lifted spirits and saved lives from future events.
Thank you Cobyz.
Thanks! You did a good job with this
video. Breathitt County Kentucky is where I was born and raised. Truly a beautiful place 😥
The region is beautiful for sure, and the history - is well, ... vivid? I can't get quite the right word. Thank you for your kind words.
Very informative and nicely done. Many people when reporting on Eastern KY spend a large amount of time dwelling on how backwoods and economically poor we are. That's not what this is about. Mother nature doesn't care how much you make.
Thank you for focusing on the communities as a whole. We are wounded as one but with the help of all, we will heal and become whole again. I was fortunate enough that I did not lose anything but my heart still bleeds for my neighboring communities.
Thank you to all who sent best wishes, prayer and support of any kind. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! ❤️
Thank you for making such an amazing video of my state and my country. The commentary was great and your voice is so calming after such a tragic and terrifying times .
Ashley I appreciate your kind words. The flood is over, and now the hard part begins. :( take care.
Wow. What a heartfelt narrative of the devastation of this flood. I pray that help for these people from the government will not be stalled. That life will return to some semblance of normalcy soon. They do need our prayers.
Hey Tricia - clean up is going to take weeks ... and it is dirty hard work. Not to mention electrical hazards while cleaning up - fire hazards. :( They will need support weeks from now - when reality - takes its toll.
Praying for you all 🙏❤️🙏 what a tragedy 🙏❤️🙏
Sending prayers to all 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you for the thorough reporting!
Willow - you're welcome, thank you.
Thank you for the excellent job you are doing reporting on such a devestateing situation.
Janet, you're welcome. I appreciate it.
Prayers for Kentucky from Tennessee
Thank you SGC ...
This brings tears to my eyes. So sad that towns and cities are in the middle of a giant 100 year floodplain and have to suffer such losses.
My heart breaks as I watch several videos that about this disaster. I pray protection for all involved.... Comfort for those who have lost so much.
I hope that your current administration in DC will no longer give to people overseas but help its citizens to rebuild and recover 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Best Video & Commentary on this subject
Shirley - I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.
This was a very hard video to watch but very compassionate. You said lots of good things for ones to think of. Sadly I've come across youtube vlogers going to the area video everything with no compassion, not helping others. One couple talked to a man stuck on his porch with flood waters surrounding him and never offered to call authorities or help him. The one time I wish I could reach in this screen. I have no idea where he is. I pray that couple gets run off. My family is from Linefork and we had to move after Obumer shut down coal. I can't wait to get back home and help. This is going to take a long time. Newness will wear off and news will be onto other stories and they will still be there trying to put back. Please everyone don't forget these families.
Hopefully, people will get Cell Phones with Weather alerts set up ... Many people don't really know about that feature. You're right - the big news will move on to the disaster du jour ... while these people will be cleaning up and living in travel trailers for months.
Thanks for shedding light on the reality of this disaster. I hope to see more of your videos.
Thank you Fuego - I will try to relay the conditions without spin or adulteration. But it is a sad situation. :(
Thank you caring for your horse
That bus wedged unto the side of that garage is nuts. You are correct the power of water can cause much destruction. Then once the water recedes everything it consumed is ruined. Between all the floods across the US lately, and the demand for used automobiles at the moment. Consumers need be very cautious buying a vehicle in coming months. That applies to every part of the country.
Totally agree - there will be a lot of water logged cars sold in the next few months. Supposed to be marked salvage on the title - at least in Kentucky, but people are unscrupulous. Buyer beware. :(
I grew up near the Frazer River in Western Canada and in winters the river froze over; in the spring as the ice melted and it would often jam and cause major floods. So different from what these folks are suffering from. Love and prayers to all.
Thank you for posting this. I pray for everyone hit by this.
You're welcome Jenny.
Excellent video, thank you, you have a really good voice for narration, also, very good reporting.
Thank you Lady Solange.
Thanks for the video. Outsiders will never understand just how devasting this flood is... high unemployment, low wages, no insurance, food and lumber aren't easily accessible.
Kate - unless you've been poor - and lived here, it is difficult to understand the challenges. The flood impacts people in many ways - can't get to work, can't get work, bills get behind, ... It impacts more than the people who actual get flooded. Not to diminish anybody's misfortune. Just - you can't imagine the impact - unless you live it.
@@EarlAndJill We lucked out and only had the culvert wash out. We can jump the gap, but sure can't drive it. Have to wait for the county to repair it. But family friends (daughter, mom, grandma) all three generations lost their homes.
This is the second major flood we've experienced. The previous one a few years back, did just as much damage. Wiped out the entire mobile home village.
Thanks for making this update. Praying for Eastern KY.
You're welcome Amy.
My mom always said --"Red skies at night, Sailors delight, Red skies in the morning, Sailors take warning!!!" Relates to what the commentator said at the beginning!! I have seen the pain and disaster that floods can bring. it is horrible and heartbreaking!!! Nature can change in an instant. This man does an excellent showing and commentating on the situation. So much flooding around the world and the same with fires. Very painful!!!
Hey Betsy, good morning. A couple of folks have tried to ding me on my comment about red skies. The earliest known writing comes from the Bible, a 1395 (?) edition. "The eeuenynge maad, ye seien, It shal be cleer, for the heuene is lijk to reed; and the morwe, To day tempest, for heuen shyneth heuy, or sorwful." The passage in the bible referred to Shepherds, who certainly had an interest in the weather. The "Red sky at Night, Sailors Delight, Red Sky at Morning, Sailors Take Warning" is what I grew up with and what most people are familiar with. I don't care that someone wants to disagree, If I'm wrong - show me. The sad thing, is nature is an awesome force to reckon with, and can change your whole life in an instant. Tornado, Fire, Flood. Lives lost. And you have to consider the property loss, after all - that's how a people provide security for their family, their children's safety and future. You take that a way, and a man or woman can feel devastated and vulnerable. THat's a terrible feeling. I hope your day is good Betsy, take care.
This is one of the best video/commentaries I’ve seen for a very long time. Today’s media is absolutely unreliable and a pain to watch. Thanks so much for doing this. God bless you
BEKing - thank you for your kind words. Take care.
Oh my gosh! My heart breaks for these people! I will make a donation; it's not much, but maybe enough to help a couple of homeless families in the short term. God Bless you all ❤️
Lindsay, thank you for your kindness ... be safe.
Kentuckians are the most resilient people I know! Their perseverance and persistence is unpredictable.
Love the video and how you explain everything. Never been in KY it's sad for all those who lost everything
Maria, Thank you ... There are some beautiful places here.
Water can be such a powerful force. so much devastation. so much sadness. Thanks for you taking your time, more heartfelt than any newscast.
Thank you Florida... I appreciate your kindness.
Thank you for the effort you put forth to let us know how bad this really was
These people need help desperately
I love Kentucky it’s my home sweet home. Prayers for my fellow Kentuckians.
When I was in high school at M.C.Napier in Hazard I ran around with some boys from Bulan.We had a little band called Pistol City.
Blows me aways and breaks my heart to see this.
What gets me is these aren't rivers but little creeks.
Randy - You're right - most are little creeks - a couple of small rivers here (by length) - but raging torrents with 7 inches of rain. Pistol City. I like it. :)
You have an amazing voice , very comforting and deep pleasence
Thank you Moose - I appreciate that comment.
My prayers are going out to you Kentucky from California.
Gorgeous video, with perfect narration, we went through something similar in 2017, fire then flood. Hard to describe what it's like but you explained it perfectly. I'll never forget the sound that it made in the middle of the night, so bad when it hits in the dark. The "river" in the sky....an "atmospheric river" that hit us for over a week! "Red skies in morning, sailors take warning"....take care, Kentucky, this too shall pass. 🙏
Hey Trash - thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. Unlike the point and shoot variety - this takes a lot of time. More a labor of love than anything. Hope you recovered from your experience. It is sad.
My Prayers for Kentucky 🙏
I've been sharing your video. Please make more if you can. 🙏🏻
Really sad times.
Autumn - Thank you ... in process now ... but many roads now are closed, they're patrolling for looters ... caught 5 just today. Sad....
Thank You for making this Video!! It’s been one of the scariest floods I’ve ever been in!.. god bless everyone
Jessica, you're welcome. It is scary - but now - weeks of clean up, and people sometimes forget the struggles that continue. Stay safe.
Earl, thank you for a very well-made video. Your voice is wonderful. This was very informative and I loved your suggestions for people. My mama was born much farther North in Dayton during the Depression. I loved her stories of how life was in the country as opposed to 'city' living. Thank you for the link so I could make a donation. It's times like this that I wish I was a millionaire so I could help everyone who needed it. I pray every night for God to help this planet.
Barb, good morning. Thank your for watching and for your kinds words. I appreciate it. I am hoping enough people see the conditions here to not forget, and help in some little way. Like the flood, every little bit helps. Hope your day is good. :)
Heartbroken for my fellow Kentuckians. I hope you will keep the videos coming as this is the only way the mass destruction can be seen by the world. We see bits snd pieces on the news but only by videos like yours are we able to see the the bigger picture. Over 600 air rescues occurred. Thats huge . There are thousands in need. Please continue to keep Kentuckians in your prayers.
Hey Dalton - I've kind of struggled - between follow ups and the event. BIG NEWS goes for the 30 second emotional snippit - and then people move on to the next cup of coffee. I like to tell the story to people who want to KNOW not just SEE a tragedy. There's a difference between NEWS and GOSSIP etc. But you are right ... when people don't see or hear it slips the mind. I hope your day is dood.
This video is exhilarating. Your voice, soundtrack music and images reveal a great connection with the documentary.
Smrtz - thank you for the accolades. I appreciate your kindness.
People don't realize how much rain we get in Kentucky. We've always had floods that would block the roads. I'm 70 years old. I remember the flood of April 1977. We'd had unusual snow that winter and the ground froze. I remember my dad saying if snow was laying on Black Mountain like it was here in Bell County that We'd have worse floods than other. Black Mountain is the highest point in Kentucky. My daddy never lived to see it, he died in March of 1977. In April the spring rains started. The Cumberland River begins in Harlan County, comes on through Bell County where I live. We lived up on a hillside. I couldn't believe what the radio was saying, that the water was going to go over the flood wall in Pineville. We lost power right after he said that. It had been raining for several days. That night it rained the hardest than I've ever heard. The next day it was unreal. The only communication we had was a CB radio. We couldn't get out of our holler. We were used to the river backing water up our creek but I could see water above the church windows. I'd never seen that. On the CB radio we could hear how they'd got the people out of Pineville and onto higher ground, some up on the cemetery, some up above the rail road tracks. Water flooded places on Highway 92 that it'd never been before. I'm not trying to take anything away from those victims of this flood. I'm just saying this brought back memories. I consider myself lucky that I never have lived where the water can get to me. As I'm writing this we are under flood warning here in Bell County. It's rained all day. My condolences go out to all the families that have been impacted by the flood. Especially those people that have lost loved ones.
Maxine, good morning. I remember that flood - and you're right. We were waterbound for 14 days ... much of it without power. No generator. It was a rough time but fortunate for us the house was built on the top of the mountain. I remember the water breaking over the flood wall in Pineville. Somehow Barbourville was spared. I know yellow creek there - used to be a tannery there. Noe town usually floods easy. I hope you are safe. Take care..
@@EarlAndJill..I'm up on the hillside. I'm 70 years old. I've always lived on hillsides. I don't understand how Middleboro gets flooding so much. Their's seem to go down. I was born and raised on Greasy Creek, on 92, I raised my kids there. We of course didn't get home flooded, but got locked in. I would never live in low lying areas. For anyone that is caused by Climate Change. I read Dr Thomas Walker's journal. He's the one that actually found the Cumberland Gap in the 1700's. He didn't go as far as he wanted to because of the heavy rain and flooded creeks.
@@maxinefreeman8858 My dad is from Middlesboro - lived in Noe-town, Polly-Holler as they called it. I still have family there - but they're dying off.... Guess you know the belt-line, LOL ... Then - I used to live about 5 Miles from Walker Park - very familiar with that history - and where he located "HIS" cabin ... LOL! I wish you well, and good night.
Simply excellent reporting. Your a fantastic photo journalist.
Tin man. I appreciate your comments. Thank you.
Love and prayers from Texas.
Heart-breaking to watch but beautifully narrated.
Thank you miss.
Brings back sad memories of the 2016 flood that hit us in West Virginia.
Those poor people, and the poor animals. It's almost too much to comprehend. Sure makes me thankful for what I have and to not sweat the small stuff in life. I'm praying for all of the victims, survivors, and their families.
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Wow! Such a soothing voice Pal! Keep making content like this and you can monetize your channel. You have a gift!
:) Brandon, Thanks for the kind words. To me - I just sound like ME ... LOL!
awesome footage! thanks for sharing!!
You're welcome John.
This is the best coverage I've found of the flooding bar none, thankyou. I'm originally from southern Ohio and used to vacation near Hazard with a buddy who's family is from that area. Sorry to see this happen. I was always treated really well by the folks in this area when I was a youngster.
Thank you Rides ... I appreciate it. The people here are friendly - if you're friendly ...
And kudos for posting the links!
You're welcome Jeri.
Iam a fire fighter from Abbeville sc love to come up there and help y'all out may the good Lord be with yall
Thankyou for taking the time to make this video,,,,,it takes real people such as yourself to bring forth this information,, MSM does little to show the country what has happened,, thankyou again
The "BIG" news guys - go into the towns - and make people cry - ... they've cried enough ... No one goes out into the hollows and checks on things. :(
@@EarlAndJill that is for sure,,,,tks for the comment
I'm about an hour northeast of this mess in Louisa, KY. It's hard to believe something this terrible happened so close to home. I'm reminded of the spring tornado outbreak in 2012, that hit us so hard. Most of us here in KY have faith in the Lord, and we don't mind hard work and perseverance. Prayers go out to my fellow Kentuckians
You're awful close to WV - I heard some of their counties also got heavy rain - but not this bad. Stay Safe ..
God bless you for helping how you could
Thank you Levi.
Feel for the people reminds me of last year helping get people out in Clyde nc and helping in cruso nc afterwards for weeks
Thanks for wonderful coverage I'm a subscriber now,I live in flint,mi but was in Tampa over weekend I have 2 daughter's in Corbin they were spared
Wayne, thank you for subscribing and I appreciate the kind words. Yes, Corbin is well West of the affected area - and not prone to severe flooding. I used to live in Corbin as well. Seems - a lifetime ago. Stop by the "Chicken" place next time you're there. ;)
You are in my prayers God bless
I've Been In KY For 35 Years and Never have i Ever seen anything as worse as this I Pray That Everyone IN Eastern KY That They Can Rebuild, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With Everyone Effected In this Time of Tragedy