Pike County KY Emergency Preparedness & Flash Flooding / Landslide Risk Profile

Pike County in the heart of Appalachian Kentucky was devastated by the catastrophic July 2022 eastern Kentucky floods that killed 45 people across the region — the deadliest flooding event in Kentucky history. The narrow mountain hollows channel floodwaters with terrifying speed, and many communities have been flooded repeatedly over the decades. Coal mining legacy adds land subsidence risk.

// Preparedness Recommendations

Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

Emergency Food Supplies
Water Filtration & Storage
Backup Generator
Solar Backup Power

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score	7 / 10 High Risk
Primary Hazard	Flash Flooding / Landslide
Secondary Hazard	Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters	40
Last Major Event	Eastern Kentucky Floods (2022)
Event Frequency	Major event every 4–5 years