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On July 28, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear commented, "We are currently experiencing one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky's history." [ 50 ] On July 29, President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster existed in Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by ...
The western region of the state, as well as Northern Kentucky, have also been advised to be aware. Brian Neudorff, an NWS forecaster, said the area could get 2.25 to 3.25 inches of rain.
[6] [13] [14] As a result, this was the first time flash flood emergencies were issued from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky for the Jackson Purchase region of the state. [15] Additional flash flood emergencies were also issued for LaCenter, Kentucky , and Mounds, Illinois , and as far north as Karnak, Illinois . [ 2 ]
The repeated rounds of storms could cause minor local flooding in flood-prone areas, according to the NWS. Approximately 1-3 inches of rain are possible, Beshear said.
The deadly flash flooding throughout eastern Kentucky has led to extensive road closures and hazardous conditions. Drone photos and video from the region show widespread damage as rising waters ...
Major flooding inundated Southeast Kentucky from February 6–7, 2020, as the result of an extremely heavy rain event. [1]Twenty one counties in Eastern Kentucky sustained flood damage, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on February 8, for Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Perry and Whitley Counties.
Severe storms with strong winds, hail and flooding possible for Kentucky. Christopher Leach. May 22, 2024 at 7:54 AM. National Weather Service.
Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on July 28. [47] [48] [9] [49] after what was described as a thousand-year flooding event. [18]The Kentucky Court of Justice closed the judicial centers in Floyd, Letcher, Magoffin, and Perry counties due to the extreme flooding. [50]