PENDLETON COUNTY, Ky. — In April, significant flooding from the Licking River poured into the streets of Falmouth and Butler, leading to emergency evacuation orders.

It's been more than eight months, but the damage from the flooding is still being felt in parts of Pendleton County. We covered the initial destruction left behind .

The flooding also led to the death of Robert Singleton, a beloved Pendleton County man who many knew as "Boo".

Tami Vater, the county’s fiscal court economic and tourism director, said it became clear after the flooding that change was needed.

“I think that resonated in our minds that every day we have to think about floods,” Vater said.

How this county is exploring new flood reduction plans

Vater said both Butler and Falmouth’s proximity to the Licking

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