2022 Southeast Kentucky Flood
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- Thanks to all who checked up on me and my family we are alive and well. My middle daughter and son in law lost their home like so many, but they are alive and well. That is the best we can ask for for to be honest! Thanks for watching.
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When I lived in Floyd Co. I went through two Floods. It’s truly devastating. Me and my family have been helping out. Praying for Eastern Kentucky. This will not be a quick cleanup. But the people of Eastern Kentucky are strong. Mountain Pride 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Jason! You are right the cleanup will definitely not be a quick one. Crews are working day and night trying to keep up with the cleanup effort. It definitely is looking better, but still so much that has to be done.
Dang! Your video record of the destruction really hits hard. Been through a few hurricanes, but my intermediate family usually just suffered tree falls. The debris you documented is heartbreaking.
I am about to express an opinion that may upset some, so Reader be warned:
Out great nation sends funds, supplies, and weapons to nations in need all the time. Why are we, as a nation, left to fend for ourselves when disaster strikes? The media has sometimes covered when foreign forces assisted our domestic disasters, yet it is minor. Perhaps a divisive former president was correct in thinking we need to focus on our nation for a change. Let's suspend all foreign aid until every American is safe and secure in their own homes with their own families. Ha Ha, bless your soul, as Gnarls Barkley sang in the hit song "Crazy".
massive federal aid is already arriving, they are receiving major disaster funds. . ps Kentucky's state budget is 38% federal aid, more than most other States. They are hardly being left "to fend for themselves". The US is actually financially able to help both its own people and people in other countries (when those other countries have something to offer us, we dont actually help other countries unless we want their resources or a military base on their lands). Bottom line: KY is about to get Billions in aid to repair these damages: and the President won't spend any time complaining about it even though that state voted against him. /or should we go back to that other guy who thinks only states that vote for him deserve aid in a disaster? Telling the biggest state economy in the US to "rake the forest" (absurdly ignorant) .. should we tell KY people "stop living along creeks?" absolutely not. They are fellow Americans in need. We help them without complaint.
You are so right in everything you said Steve. I sure appreciate your comments and watching!
Im from Hindman. I haven't live there in 10 yrs . My family was hit with this. But not one time have they complained. We are built different in Eastern Ky. We pick up what we can and we work hard to put everything back together. Ive made 4 trips over there to help . Sir thank you for this video. But one thing is certain. WE ARE EAST KY STRONG.
Kentucky folks are a strong lot for sure! We know how to roll with the punches, but this has been very tough on a lot of folks. Things are pulling back together, but unfortunately there is still a lot of folks living in tents and campers. Hopefully things will continue to get better before winter sets in hard. Thanks for watching!
The rest of us can only make a feeble attempt to imagine the fear and despair, followed by heartbreak that must be shared by everyone there. My heart goes out to those who lost so much 🙏
Have been there and done that! Nashville 2010 , but nothing to that extent!!! FEMA was a joke along with the Red Cross, My community were the true heroes!! Wish I could get out and help them!! My heart hurts
Thanks Tony! It hard seeing so many families who lost their homes or worse yet Loved ones. We appreciate the thoughts my friend.
It has been truly amazing seeing everyone step up and help each other out through this event. You are very correct in saying the Community is the true heros!
Just found your video. WOW! So sorry! I am without words. Glad you and yours are still here!
Thanks Mike. I appreciate it.
Wow - to see a real visual, rather than the news.....our hearts go out to all of those affected..............
Thank you.
My gosh! I am thankful that He watched over your daughter and family. I pray for the families of those that He called home and pray for good findings of those still missing and quick closure for those families.
Thank you my friend. It was a tough night for the wife and me not knowing where my daughter and son in law were and not being able to get them due to the high water. There is still a lot missing hopefully they will find them soon. I know everyone appreciates the thoughts and prayers for sure.
ZZ and I are glad you and yours are safe. There are really no words to convey the sorrow for the families affected by this disaster.
Thanks to you and ZZ both. I apologize for being slow to respond, but its been pretty crazy here as you can imagine with the flooding and having to catch back up at work. I have been planning to give ZZ a call. Just keep forgetting until its too late to call.
I live just across the mountain in Pound Va. I thought we were hit hard until, I started seeing the pictures from E. Ky. We got lucky. My heart and prayers go out to all affected during this tragedy.
It was kind of strange how there was almost a hard line where the devastation started and it didn't. I think Pine Mountain kept a lot of the bad stuff more to the North. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers.
Brother my thoughts and prayers for everyone effected. Good to hear from you. I hope you and your family is well.
Thanks Michael! We sure appreciate it my friend!
Devastating & heartbreaking - prayers and love for these people and family's - GOD bless from this fellow Kentuckian....
Thanks for the prayers and positive comments. It is appreciated more than you know!
Devastating Scenes Everywhere, Please Stay Safe Chris & Family ! ATB T God Bless
The devastation was unreal Terry. Like living in a nightmare. Thanks Terry I sure appreciate you my friend!
Good evening wow..
Mother nature truly shows no mercy over anyone or anything she moves swift and with intent.
In new Zealand we deal with bad winter floods around the country but this is next level.
Im glad your safe and rest in peace to those who didn't make it.
Much love and light
You are so very right my friend! Thanks for the thoughts and for watching! It really is appreciated!
I’ve been watching this from over here in western Kentucky
Take care
Thank you!
Wowwwwwwww I did not know it was THAT bad!
I work like 14-16 hours a day 6 days a week, so, yeah been "living under a rock" here lately. So sad!
Thanks for this vid bro.
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Man its good to hear from you! I was wondering what had happened to you. Glad to hear all is well, but man those kind of hours will make an old man out of you quick. The devastation was unreal and like nothing we had ever seen around here. Take care Coyote!
Wow! I knew it was bad but I really had no clue.
Keeping all of eastern ky in my prayers.
God bless.
Its been pretty rough for a lot of folks, but things are looking better a little bit at a time. Thanks Robert!
I could not believe my eyes, I came up on flooded out bridges and roads all over town that morning, I decided to take some pictures because it was something I knew I'd never seen before. I was setting at a bridge where my friends lost their life earlier that morning, I never even knew it at the time.i was just in awe at how much water there was.. I don't think I'll ever be the same.i can't even imagine how they felt,or all the others who was stuck in it and survived only to lose every single thing they owned. So sad.
I agree Sam. I have never seen such devastation in my entire life. The people here will be years recovering from this if they ever truly do.
The destruction is horrible glad you and family are ok....It is hurricane season for us and it is always a stressful time in Florida
It's hard to believe the force of water. I hope you guys don't have to deal with any bad storms this year. I appreciate you watching Mike!
Chris most of us can’t even fully comprehend the devastation felt or the destruction caused let alone the heartbreak 💔 felt by so many in the loss of loved ones and friends.
Is there ways for people to help besides praying 🙏🏻 for all those affected and this community that has suffered such devastation and tragedy?
Thank You Donna! There is definitely ways to help. Message me and i can give you more details. Thank you my friend!
My Mother was from Seco Kentucky and she always said Lords willing before she made plans. Now I know why she said that. I spent many summers up in Cromona "Haymond" KY visiting my Grandparents so it saddens me to see this.
I will never take the saying Lord Willing and the Creeks Don't Rise for granted again. Seco saw a ton of damage and flooding as did so many areas around here. Thanks brother!
Chris, I'm glad you and your family are okay. Our flood of 2010 was devastating enough but hardly compares to what you folks are going through.
Thank you Joe! I appreciate it! I remember the Nashville floods in 2010. You all got hit hard too!
Soo sorry to see what y'all have been through- Thoughts and Prayers from the River Kings Community!!!
Thank you Brian, Its been a rough few weeks. There is still a lot of cleanup to be done and probably will be for a long while. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers. We are praying for your wife, you and all the family as well. Thanks for watching!
Great narration and photography.
Thank you Marsha!
I’m glad y’all are okay Chris... prayers being said for all that were impacted by the floods.
Thanks Chris! I appreciate it.
Growing up I had a recurring dream of my grandparents home being completely surrounded by flood water. Never thought at the age of 50 I would see that happen. I no longer live there but have family still there. I almost lost my aunt and cousin to this horrific flood. I’m so saddened for those who lost family, friends and their homes. Continually in prayer for my family and friends back home.
Hello Catenia! Thank you for watching. Its crazy that your dream actually happened. I am glad your family came through safe and sound! Thank you for the prayers it is appreciated more than you could ever know!
wow this is intense. great job narrating. we had some flooding in the desert that did a lot of destruction but less people out there and the water goes away quickly// looks like you all were stuck with that water for some time, much more difficult to deal with/ ugh... hope things are repaired quickly, sad for those who had major damage to their homes, terrible some people died.. so sad// crazy destruction. around 5:50 you can see the high water line on the plants and tell wow that creek was WAY over the banks during the storm wow. Thanks for this detailed look at the area
Thank you. The water and the mud it left behind was tough to deal with for sure. The cleanup is ongoing and likely will be for some time to come. Thanks for watching Potatorthorn!
I can only imagine how bad it was, by the look on structure and seeing where the water was compared to now. God bless theses people.
The devastation is unreal for sure. Thanks for watching!
I’ve been through a few floods being from Salyersville but nothing like this. God bless yall
Thank you Paul! Salyersville has definitely experienced its fair share of weather related devastation so I am sure you can imagine what the folks have been going through down here. I appreciate your positive comments!
Good to see a post from you we were wondering how you and yours were doing, we wish the Good Folks of Kentucky well and they prevail over this terrible calamity Stay Safe everyone 'we have made a Donation to the Red Cross and ask others to consider doing the same.
Thanks for the well wishes my friend. Its been a nightmare for sure. Thanks for the support and encouragement to others.
@@KentuckyWoodsman Your most Welcome
Just dropped off supplies at Vancleve Fire Dept this past Friday, and we’ll be back with more this coming week. Trust in the Lord and keep the faith. 🙏🏻 Prayers lifted up for all of you. Let us know what additional supplies are are needed as we’ll be back soon. 🐻
Thanks, KW! We dropped off more supplies this past Wednesday to Quicksand FD, and plan to be back again soon. Please let us know of any specific needs. 🐻
I know everyone sure appreciates the supplies and assistance. This has been a very rough time for a lot of folks. I thank you watching and bringing supplies in!
That is awesome! I think there is still a lot of people who need help working on their homes and properties more than any thing right now. There is so many living in tents right now here in Letcher County and I am sure its the same way in the Knott, Perry and Breathitt County. I don't know what they will do come cooler weather in fall and winter. Thanks again for the assistance you are providing here in Southeast Kentucky!
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all my fellow Kentuckians affected by the torrential rains.
Condolences to those that lost loved ones.
#StayStong. Jesus keep them strong Amen.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers it is appreciated more than you know!
So sad to see the devastation of this freak storm. Mother Nature discriminates not. We have been praying for you all. Stay Safe!
The devastation was unreal and you are correct Mother Nature definitely doesn't discriminate at all. Thanks for the prayers brother it is sure appreciated
I'm just glad you and your family are okay! Thank you for documenting this destruction. I knew, you being involved in Search and Rescue, that it might be a while before you could post anything. Thank you my friend for all that you do! All the best to you, your family and your neighbors. Take care Chris.
Thanks Todd! I know you guys have been through it just like us. Hopefully these videos we put out will help document the devastation that we saw here in Southeastern Kentucky. This was definitely not a normal flood situation for any of us for sure.
I’m praying for everyone we must move hatred and rights or wrongs the Lord is almost here May he forgive me for my offense to any 1 who I have offended and I pray that you all will pray for my family friends and neighbors as I continue to pray for you all✋🏾💕🥰💫
I was wondering how this might have affected you, glad everyone is okay for the most part. I have family in Floyd County, water got into an uncle's home and a cousin's home, lost a car, but okay otherwise.
Thank you my friend! Glad to hear your family are okay.
There's been many negative comments about people living in "obvious" flood plains. That's not accurate. Back 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 had to build 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. As for the "obvious" flood plains, there were NO records available to study past flood trends to know where NOT to build. You would just find water and start building your shelter there. That eventually turned into towns as the trails transformed into roads. It's been that way since the beginning of time. I never see anybody mention this, they just judge.
And a lot of these are not "obvious flood plains". My aunt's house was 30' + above the creek, My cousin's even higher (Breathitt county). My aunt had 4' of water in her house. One cousin totally lost his. So many other relatives lost their homes and have severe damage. People need to quit being so sanctimonious about something they have no idea. The water crested there at 43.4'. This is not normal flooding
You are very right! There was places that lost everything that had never flooded before. No one expected this in a million years. We appreciate the support and positive comments.
Well said Wanda! You are very right this was not normal flooding in any shape form or fashion. Thanks for the positive comments!
Praying
Thank you!
It’s sad to see so much destruction. Our crew have been working over in Flemin Neon since the day after.
Thanks for all the hard work you and your crew put in over here. It was sure greatly appreciated and much needed!
May God bless them and there families all glory to God Aman 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you!
So so sad. A flood is EVAL. Sparring no one. God bless all.
It was definitely bad and there is so many who lost loved ones and their homes. Very few were spared from damage.
we have so many family and friends effected by this we have flooded many times this one looks horrible~!
Hello Annie. This was a nightmare of an event for sure. Definitely not the norm.
hello my friend,, i thank the Lord you all are ok,, ,,What can we do to help,,,
Hello James! We sure appreciate you more than you know. Hope all is well for you and the family my friend.
Thanks for sharing your video💓hugs from Iowa❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
Thank you for watching!
i remember that night all too well i was awake talking to friends on the internet my mother had gotten up around 2am so i figured id look out side cause the creek sounded high and i saw my creek was almost up to my porch and my car was gone was stuck in my home 2 days before someone showed up and told use what had happened
That was a bad time for all of us here in this area! Sure a lot of loss and devastation. Thanks for sharing your story!
Yeah we got spoiled with internet, phones, electricity & running water. ⚡️Wake up people God is speaking. ⛈Rise up! Come together & love one another. We got to change our priorities. God has fallen to the side in this material world😔God has expressed Himself here& around the world. 🙏🏽🥰 I send my prayers to Kentucky and other places that had fallen to disaster.⚡️🌎🌊💥🔥🌍
Salyersville has had a lot of weather related devastation over the years for sure. So you definitely know first hand I guarantee. Thanks Paul!
I sat up all night watching these rain bombs hit yall then us we just got 6 inches at Claypool hill va. Being an autistic weather nerd I knew it was gonna be real bad but this is worse that 57 or 77. 77 flood is why I'm in Claypool hill and not grundy Virginia my parents lost everything and said never again. My prayers are with you my neighbor
The morning I took most of this video the devastation and all the water just blew me away. There was lakes and raging rivers where there had been dry land and small streams just a few hours before. I have never seen it get like this and I hope we never see it again. We appreciate the prayers!
@@KentuckyWoodsman man I have to ask do you know what Project Popeye is if you don't look it up and think about it. What happened to yall and so many other communities just this summer with these what I call rain bombs at the same time as record drought makes you wonder. I'm not sure how much of it but all governments are tampering with the weather to some extent. Regardless hopefully you won't see this madness again stay strong and remember we hillbillies are the strongest people this country has to offer
As an advanced storm spotter, I’m seeing damages comparable to F-5 tornado damages. The weather events will only intensify with man created climate change while the opportunity to make change happen diminishes.
I agree completely. The damage and devastation is unreal.
@@KentuckyWoodsman fortunately, people helped one another from day 1, even those who lost everything except for the clothes on their backs. The clean up work they did was absolutely amazing. The immediate response from the governor, National Guard, state, federal aid, donations, POS restored my faith in humanity. The people seem well aware about the destruction from man made climate change. This unimaginable disaster brought the involved counties closer together. I have family in Lee Co.
Just like the flood of the Yellowstone River.
You are right. It is very similar. Thanks for watching!
What town is this in?
This is Letcher County and the town you saw Whitesburg. Thank you for watching!
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This Truly breaks my Heart, I Posted another HELP OUR GREAT PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY , I wish were Rich Because I Would Help in anyway Possible. This Is Very Tragic and I Have More Love in My Heart for Every Kentucky People, Because when They Help people out they Never asked for Help. NOW We Need To Help The People of Kentucky shouldn't have to ask We Should Just Do like any True American Should. Our Government and President Biden Should Do More with Out Questions . Enough of Sending Money To Those Other Countries When We Have Our Own People Right Here in Our Beautiful State Of Kentucky That Need That Money and Help.
It's been a really tough blow for a lot of folks. Thanks goodness there is a lot of good folks coming in to help those in need out. I appreciate you watching!
Yup
God help those in need in Kentucky?
Thank you Karen!
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Dang ... terrible, sorry
It was sure a bad situation.
Maybe the coal barons could contribute some money to help people
Believe it or not they have stepped up and provided a lot of assistance.
Luke 21:25-28
King James Version
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Its amazing how destructive water can be. You are right it will not be a quick cleanup. The cleanup has been on going since the event and you can definitely see the difference, but there is so much that has to be done. Thanks for prayers my friend! It is appreciated more than you know.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Jesus Christ is coming soon, soon this world will be no more. Today if you hear His voice harden not your hearts. Repent from your sins and accept Jesus today!!
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Revelation 22:12