US: Rescue Efforts Underway in Kentucky as Catastrophic Flooding Continues

Rescue efforts were underway as catastrophic flooding persisted across Kentucky on Monday, April 7. Prolonged heavy rains caused rivers to reach near-record levels, with evacuations ordered in several areas.

US: Severe Flooding Continues in Kentucky, Trump Signs State of Emergency Declaration

Louisville and the surrounding area received several inches of rain on Friday, April 4, as heavy rains affected much of Kentucky. President Donald Trump signed an order declaring a state of emergency as the rain continued to pound the region.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through Kentucky 2

A powerful storm system moved through parts of the Midwest, the South, and also into Kentucky on Wednesday night, April 2. This prompted tornado watches and warnings across the state. The severe weather brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and the threat of tornadoes.

US: Student Gets Blown Away By Ferocious Winds During Severe Storms In Kentucky

A student trying to get to the University of Kentucky campus got slammed on the ground after being knocked off by ferocious winds amid severe storms in Kentucky on Tuesday, April 2. There was EF1 tornado damage in Nelson, Anderson and Jessamine counties, according to the National Weather Service.

US: Sirens Go Off Amid Tornado-Spawning Storms In Kentucky

Severe storms hammered parts of Kentucky on Tuesday, April 2. While tornado watch was issued for the Louisville metro area, there was EF1 tornado damage in Nelson, Anderson and Jessamine counties, according to The National Weather Service. This video shows sirens going off in the Louisville suburb of Jeffersontown.

US: Severe Storms Leave Damage In Kentucky

A line severe storms brought strong winds and left damage in Kentucky on Tuesday, April 2. This video shows a piece of debris stuck in a building wall in Nicholasville, Jessamine County.