Pikeville Cut-Through Project
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To solve many issues that the City of Pikeville had concerning flooding, a highway, lack of space for the city, and a railway. The Pikeville Cut-Through Project was proposed.
The Appalachian Flood of 1977
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The Appalachian Mountains was once again pounded by torrential rains during April 2-5 of 1977.
The Flood of January 27th Through February 2nd 1957
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In 1957, the flood would become a devastating event that would be among the listed worst disasters to happen to the state of Kentucky.