US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Parts of Kentucky

Flash flooding hit parts of Kentucky on Friday, July 18, as storms brought heavy rain to the area.

US: Aerial Footage of Flooded Area Around Mississippi River

This aerial video shows flooded areas around Cairo, Illinois, and Wickliffe, Kentucky, along Mississippi River on Tuesday, April 15, after relentless rain.

US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits 2

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits 3

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

US: Catastrophic Flooding Devastates Kentucky, Fatalities Reported

The death toll rises as catastrophic flooding persisted across Kentucky on April 7, following prolonged heavy rains. In Frankfort, Mayor Wilkerson implemented a nighttime curfew due to the rising floodwaters.

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: Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Kentucky, Curfews Imposed

Heavy rain and deadly flash flooding persisted in parts of the South and the Midwest over the weekend of April 6. A state of emergency was declared, and evacuations and curfews were ordered in parts of Kentucky due to historic flooding.

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: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 7

At least 12 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Monday, February 17, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 6

At least 11 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: Another Winter Storm Hits, Bringing Heavy Snow To Kentucky After Devastating Floods

Another widespread winter storm hit the U.S., bringing heavy snow to Kentucky after the state was devastated by severe flooding over the weekend that killed 11 people.

US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 5

At least 11 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: At Least 10 Killed As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 4

At least nine people had been killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: At Least 10 Killed As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 3

At least nine people had been killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: At Least 10 Killed As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 2

At least nine people had been killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: At Least 9 Killed As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding

At least eight people had been killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Over Sky Of Versailles As Tornado-Producing Storm Rolls Through Kentucky

Tornado-producing storms rolled through Kentucky on Sunday, May 26 bringing severe weather. Another round of rain was expected until Monday morning with risk of flooding. The video shows the massive shelf cloud over the sky of Versailles, KY on Sunday afternoon.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rains To Parts Of Kentucky

Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of Kentucky on Thursday, April 18, bringing heavy rains, hail, and gusty winds. This video shows heavy rain hitting Auburn. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the area.

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a car destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house and vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An overturned truck is seen after heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States, July 30, 2022. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows houses destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a car destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

Flooding death toll in U.S. Kentucky rises to 25

STORY: Flooding death toll in U.S. Kentucky rises to 25 DATELINE: July 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-hit areas STORYLINE: The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting Eastern Kentucky in the U.S. rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. With at least a dozen more people reported missing and certain areas remaining inaccessible, Beshear expected the death toll to continue to rise in the state. Local media quoted the governor as saying that it would probably take years for communities affected by the flooding to rebuild again. Kentucky Power says, as of Saturday morning, 16,000 customers are out of power across the state. Beshear has declared a state of emergency for all of Kentucky and called in the National Guard to assist in the hardest-hit parts Thursday, and has also opened three state parks for those who lost their homes to take shelte