Heavy rain across Kentucky has led to flash flooding in some counties, and Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon.
Beshear says the storms in some areas were more severe than expected and produced between 6 and 7 inches of rainfall. He says more rain is expected, which will make conditions worse. Along with Beshear’s declaration, Mercer, Meade, Spencer, Bullitt and Madison counties have declared their own state of emergencies.
Beshear advises citizens to remain weather-aware and says at least 12 state roads are flooded and out of commission. Throughout the storms, Beshear says there have been many water-related rescues, and multiple Kentuckians have passed away.
According to Beshear, three individuals in Madison County and one individual in Jackson County have died due to flooding.
In flood-impacted areas, Beshear asks citizens not to call 911 concerning road conditions, because their calls could interrupt getting help to those in emergencies. He says citizens can learn about current road conditions by calling 1800-255-2587 or visiting goky.ky.gov.
In western Kentucky, Christian, Todd and Trigg counties are under a flood watch until Sunday morning.