Disaster Death Counts in the United States Remain Inconsistent and Unreliable
Jackson, Kentucky experienced a devastating event in July 2022 when cataclysmic flash floods claimed the lives of numerous people. The intense rain over five days inundated the region’s rural counties with more than 14 inches of rain, leading to flash floods that tore through towns, washing away roads, homes, and entire neighborhoods. However, the actual death toll from the floods remains uncertain, with conflicting counts from different government agencies. The state of Kentucky reported 45 …