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COURIER JOURNAL VIA AP
In this aerial photo, some homes in Breathitt County, Ky., are still surrounded by water on Saturday, July 30, after historic rains flooded many areas of Eastern Kentucky killing multiple people. A thin film of mud from the retreating waters covers many cars and homes.
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In this aerial image, the river is still high around the homes in Breathitt County, Ky., on Saturday, July 30. Recovery has begun in many of the narrow hollers after historic rains flooded many areas of Eastern Kentucky killing more at least two dozen people. A layer of mud from the retreating waters covers many cars and homes.
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Paul Williams inspects the damage to a dobro guitar damaged by floodwaters from Troublesome Creek at the Applachian School of Luthery workshop and museum in Hindman, Ky., Sunday, July 31.
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Stockpiles of wood lay destroyed from the floodwaters of Troublesome Creek at the Applachian School of Luthery workshop and museum in Hindman, Ky., Sunday, July 31.
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A car lays overturned in Troublesome Creek in downtown Hindman, Ky., Sunday, July 31.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, center, answers question from residents of Knott County Ky., that have been displaced by floodwaters at the Knott County Sportsplex in Leburn, Ky., Sunday, July 31.
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A bridge across Grapevine Creek to a home near Grapevine, Ky., is collapsed Monday, Aug. 1, following historic floods last week.
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A truck is washed away by floodwaters in the Troublesome Creek near Main Street, in Hindman, Ky., Monday, Aug. 1. The creek has started to recede, leaving business owners in the town to start cleanup efforts.
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Gwen Christian stands in an aisle at the Isom IGA in Isom, Ky., on Monday, Aug. 1. Christian began working at the store as a cashier months after it first opened in 1973. She now owns the store with her husband, Arthur. Last week, historic floods ravaged the store.
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LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER VIA AP
Isom IGA in Isom, Ky., was ravaged by historic floods last week. The store's inventory was spoiled by the flood waters.
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A bridge across Grapevine Creek at Chavies School Road in Perry County, Ky., is heavily damaged Tuesday, Aug. 2, following catastrophic flooding last week.