Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency in Kentucky after thunderstorms and widespread flooding claimed four lives. Three deaths occurred in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Beshear urged residents to remain alert and avoid driving, particularly after dark, as heavy rain continues.
Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana. The National Weather Service reported that some areas of southwestern Indiana saw between 4 and 10 inches of rain, while up to 7 inches were expected in parts of Kentucky through late evening.
The governor described the event as serious, stating that search and rescue teams have conducted multiple water rescues from homes and vehicles. In Madison County, significant roads are underwater, and at least 12 state roads are out of commission due to flooding.
In Bullitt County, near Louisville, emergency management officials ordered the precautionary evacuation of a rural road following a landslide at a dam embankment. Officials noted that the dam was holding and showed no signs of imminent failure.