A home flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A home flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 A shed wedged under a bridge over Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A shed wedged under a bridge over Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Kenneth Neace looks at the remains of his home on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Kenneth Neace looks at the remains of his home on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Sherry Mullins, left, and Heather Robertson hold Robertson’s mother Anita Henson, all of Breathitt County, Ky., as they talk about Robertson’s missing sister on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Gospel Light.
Sherry Mullins, left, and Heather Robertson hold Robertson’s mother Anita Henson, all of Breathitt County, Ky., as they talk about Robertson’s missing sister on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Gospel Light.
 Passer-bys look at flood damage on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Passer-bys look at flood damage on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 A car wedged sideways in a garage after the flood of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A car wedged sideways in a garage after the flood of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Cadaver dog Minny “indicates” at a pile of rubble on Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Cadaver dog Minny “indicates” at a pile of rubble on Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 An American flag inside a barn that was damaged in the flooding of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
An American flag inside a barn that was damaged in the flooding of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 The Breathitt County High School football field on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
The Breathitt County High School football field on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Second-grade teacher Heather Hammond becomes emotional talking about the death of a student she was looking forward to teaching in the fall on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Emmalena Elementary School.
Second-grade teacher Heather Hammond becomes emotional talking about the death of a student she was looking forward to teaching in the fall on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Emmalena Elementary School.
 A vase of plastic flowers inside a home that was flooded by Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A vase of plastic flowers inside a home that was flooded by Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 A church flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A church flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Johnny Mullins, Jr., plays with his grandson Tyrone Cotton, 4 months, at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky. Gospel Light has turned their nave into a shelter.
Johnny Mullins, Jr., plays with his grandson Tyrone Cotton, 4 months, at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky. Gospel Light has turned their nave into a shelter.
 Mennonite women, from left, Chelsi Sensenig, Abigail Showalter, Asriel Evans, and Melody Showalter volunteer to sort donated clothing at the Knott County Sportsplex on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
Mennonite women, from left, Chelsi Sensenig, Abigail Showalter, Asriel Evans, and Melody Showalter volunteer to sort donated clothing at the Knott County Sportsplex on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
 Ralph Napier of Perry County stands next to a burn pile for the ruined belongings of his tenant on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Ralph Napier of Perry County stands next to a burn pile for the ruined belongings of his tenant on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 From left, Chyna Daugherty, 11, Kira Stacy, 15, Lochlan Kelly, 8, and Halee Daugherty play Uno at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky.
From left, Chyna Daugherty, 11, Kira Stacy, 15, Lochlan Kelly, 8, and Halee Daugherty play Uno at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky.
 Mud-stained kudzu vines indicate the high water mark on Lotts Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Mud-stained kudzu vines indicate the high water mark on Lotts Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
 Ronald Wooten takes a natural shower on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. Wooten lost everything in the flood, and running water hasn’t been restored to the home of the people housing him.
Ronald Wooten takes a natural shower on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. Wooten lost everything in the flood, and running water hasn’t been restored to the home of the people housing him.
 The sun sets over Troublesome Creek on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
The sun sets over Troublesome Creek on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A home flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A home flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A shed wedged under a bridge over Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A shed wedged under a bridge over Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Kenneth Neace looks at the remains of his home on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Kenneth Neace looks at the remains of his home on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Sherry Mullins, left, and Heather Robertson hold Robertson’s mother Anita Henson, all of Breathitt County, Ky., as they talk about Robertson’s missing sister on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Gospel Light.
Sherry Mullins, left, and Heather Robertson hold Robertson’s mother Anita Henson, all of Breathitt County, Ky., as they talk about Robertson’s missing sister on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Gospel Light.
Passer-bys look at flood damage on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Passer-bys look at flood damage on Lost Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A car wedged sideways in a garage after the flood of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A car wedged sideways in a garage after the flood of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Cadaver dog Minny “indicates” at a pile of rubble on Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Cadaver dog Minny “indicates” at a pile of rubble on Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
An American flag inside a barn that was damaged in the flooding of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
An American flag inside a barn that was damaged in the flooding of Troublesome Creek on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Knott County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
The Breathitt County High School football field on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
The Breathitt County High School football field on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Second-grade teacher Heather Hammond becomes emotional talking about the death of a student she was looking forward to teaching in the fall on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Emmalena Elementary School.
Second-grade teacher Heather Hammond becomes emotional talking about the death of a student she was looking forward to teaching in the fall on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Emmalena Elementary School.
A vase of plastic flowers inside a home that was flooded by Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A vase of plastic flowers inside a home that was flooded by Troublesome Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A church flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
A church flooded by the Troublesome Creek on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Breathitt County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Johnny Mullins, Jr., plays with his grandson Tyrone Cotton, 4 months, at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky. Gospel Light has turned their nave into a shelter.
Johnny Mullins, Jr., plays with his grandson Tyrone Cotton, 4 months, at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky. Gospel Light has turned their nave into a shelter.
Mennonite women, from left, Chelsi Sensenig, Abigail Showalter, Asriel Evans, and Melody Showalter volunteer to sort donated clothing at the Knott County Sportsplex on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
Mennonite women, from left, Chelsi Sensenig, Abigail Showalter, Asriel Evans, and Melody Showalter volunteer to sort donated clothing at the Knott County Sportsplex on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
Ralph Napier of Perry County stands next to a burn pile for the ruined belongings of his tenant on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Ralph Napier of Perry County stands next to a burn pile for the ruined belongings of his tenant on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
From left, Chyna Daugherty, 11, Kira Stacy, 15, Lochlan Kelly, 8, and Halee Daugherty play Uno at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky.
From left, Chyna Daugherty, 11, Kira Stacy, 15, Lochlan Kelly, 8, and Halee Daugherty play Uno at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Hazard, Ky.
Mud-stained kudzu vines indicate the high water mark on Lotts Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Mud-stained kudzu vines indicate the high water mark on Lotts Creek on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Perry County. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
Ronald Wooten takes a natural shower on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. Wooten lost everything in the flood, and running water hasn’t been restored to the home of the people housing him.
Ronald Wooten takes a natural shower on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. Wooten lost everything in the flood, and running water hasn’t been restored to the home of the people housing him.
The sun sets over Troublesome Creek on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
The sun sets over Troublesome Creek on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Perry County, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the New York Times)
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