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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
Editor's note: This page reflects news from Sunday, Feb. 16. For the latest updates on the storms across the southeast, read USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Feb. 17. LOUISVILLE, Ky. − At least ...
The Cumberland River at Baxter, Kentucky rose almost 20 feet on Saturday, as did the Kentucky River, near Ravenna, the weather service said. 'Life-threatening' flooding possible in Kentucky, Tennessee
Rare flash flood emergencies were issued for Mayfield, Paducah, Fancy Farm, and surrounding areas, and included areas impacted by the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado. [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 ...
Numerous water rescues were conducted, with people being taken to the Wayland Fire Department, among other places. KY 7, KY 122, and KY 550 in Floyd County were shut down due to floodwaters. [30] Pike County in far eastern Kentucky also sustained flooding, with multiple roads being blocked by downed trees and power lines as well.
Some areas in Kentucky received more than 6 inches of rain within a 48-hour period, resulting in "widespread flooding issues," according to the National Weather Service in Louisville.
National Weather Service Louisville is a weather forecast office responsible for monitoring weather conditions for 49 counties in north-central, south-central, and east-central Kentucky and 10 counties in southern Indiana. The office is in charge of weather forecasts, warnings and local statements as well as aviation weather.
A rare level 4 of 4 high risk of flooding rainfall is in place for more than 1.5 million people in parts of northwestern Tennessee and western Kentucky where “life-threatening and significant ...