At least four people have died due to severe flooding in Kentucky following heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Saturday, warning that additional rainfall is expected through late evening.
Key Takeaways
At least four people have died due to severe flooding in Kentucky following heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, warning that additional rainfall is expected.
- Four fatalities confirmed: three in Madison County and one in Jackson County
- Up to 12 inches of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky
- At least 12 state roads are flooded and out of commission
- Bullitt County residents evacuated due to landslide at dam embankment
- Flood watch remains in effect for the entire state until Sunday morning
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High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities Confirmed | Broad Agreement | Four fatalities: three in Madison County, one in Jackson County | |
| Rainfall Amounts | Broad Agreement | 4-10 inches in southwestern Indiana, up to 7 inches expected in Kentucky | |
| Roads Out Of Commission | Broad Agreement | At least 12 state roads flooded and impassable |
Fatalities Confirmed
Broad AgreementFour fatalities: three in Madison County, one in Jackson County
Rainfall Amounts
Broad Agreement4-10 inches in southwestern Indiana, up to 7 inches expected in Kentucky
Roads Out Of Commission
Broad AgreementAt least 12 state roads flooded and impassable
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The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana, with some areas receiving between 4 and 10 inches of rain in southwestern Indiana. As much as 12 inches of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky on Friday and Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Beshear confirmed the deaths on social media, stating three people died in Madison County and one in Jackson County due to flooding. He emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes across the commonwealth. Beshear urged residents to remain alert and avoid driving, especially after dark when visibility is limited.
In northwestern Kentucky, just outside Louisville, Bullitt County emergency management officials asked residents of a rural road to evacuate as a precaution after a landslide at a dam embankment. The National Weather Service reported that the area saw about 3 inches of rain in the past two days. Local states of emergency were also declared in five Kentucky counties: Bullitt, Madison, Meade, Mercer, and Spencer.
The National Weather Service forecasted multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight on Saturday, which are likely to result in more flash flooding. A flood watch remained in effect for the entire state until Sunday morning. Beshear's office reported that at least 12 state roads were flooded and out of commission.
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