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Disastrous floods hit McDowell and nearby counties in 2002 2003
The record recounts flood disasters in Southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia with deaths in McDowell County. It notes damage to 12 schools and Panther Elementary, library losses, a four acre coal sludge impoundment breach on Tug Fork, mass evacuations, and subsequent 2003 rainfall events. It also covers related regional tragedies, crimes, and infrastructure collapses from 2002 to 2008, including school consolidations and notable legal cases.
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McDowell County
Panther Elementary
Tug Fork
Big Sandy
Mercer County
Virginia
West Virginia
Tazewell County
Dennis Lee
Time Magazine
Big Creek High School
PikeView Middle School