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Videos compiled by The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network, show the floods triggered by heavy rain across parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia. Rising rivers in Virginia, Kentucky.
In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the rain and flooding hitting the state today. (03:56 PM EST) February Is Winter's September
Rain Tuesday through Thursday could produce minor flooding, according to the NWS. Areas in central and Western Kentucky are encouraged to be aware of rising water from rainstorms throughout the week.
Water rescues are underway in parts of Kentucky. [4] [5] [6] The storm also knocked out power to over 39,000 homes in Kentucky, as the flood waters covered roadways as the North Fork Kentucky River crested 14 feet above flood stage. [22] Beshear wrote to Donald Trump requesting an emergency disaster declaration, which was approved. [23]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for Mayfield and surrounding areas, and toured the flooded areas. [19] [22] Local emergencies were declared in Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, and Lee counties in Kentucky, and also in the cities of Arlington, Bardwell, Clinton, Cumberland, and Mayfield. [17]
Pike County in far eastern Kentucky also sustained flooding, with multiple roads being blocked by downed trees and power lines as well. In the Virgie area, south of Pikeville, Shelby Creek overran its banks and inundated several homes, leading to the closure of KY 610 in the area. [30] An airlift during the flood in Kentucky.
The Barren River floods beneath a bridge on Kentucky Route 185 after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense ...
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.