Breaking news: Kentucky hit by ‘one of the worst flash flooding events in history’ as homes and cars are swept away leaving people missing after mega storms dump at least 10 inches of rain
WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey said, “I have no words to describe the amount of devastation that daylight will uncover in eastern Kentucky.” Numerous severe weather advisories are in place across the state and the courthouse in Breathitt County has opened as a shelter for those displaced by the flooding. The county emergency department said: “Many roads in the county are flooded and impassable. Please stay off the roads if possible tonight.’
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Kentucky has been hit by “one of the worst flash flooding events on record” after storms dropped at least 10 inches of rain overnight, leaving people missing as homes flooded.
Homes in the state are flooded by murky rainwater and swollen rivers are sweeping away cars.
WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey said, “I have no words to describe the amount of devastation that daylight will uncover in eastern Kentucky.
“This is likely to be one of the worst flash flood events ever to hit the state.”
Homes in the state have been flooded with murky rainwater and swollen rivers are sweeping away cars
Streets in eastern Kentucky are flooded with rain after flash flooding hit the state overnight
Homes in the area have been flooded with murky rainwater and swollen rivers are sweeping away cars
WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey said, “I have no words to describe the amount of devastation that daylight will uncover in eastern Kentucky.”
Homes across the state are being submerged under water due to severe flooding
Floyd County has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding that hit Kentucky overnight
Numerous severe weather advisories are in place across the state, and in Breathitt County the courthouse has been opened as a shelter for people displaced by flooding.
The county emergency department said: “Many roads in the county are covered in water and are impassable. Please stay off the roads if possible tonight.
“The courthouse is open at this time for those displaced by the rising waters if you have nowhere else to go.”
Numerous severe weather advisories are in place across the state and the courthouse in Breathitt County has opened as a shelter for those displaced by the flooding.
The state’s governor, Andy Beshear, wrote: “Kentucky, please be aware of the weather.”
The National Weather Service says life-threatening flash flooding is possible in several counties, including Breathitt, Perry, Owsley, Knott and Clay.
Four hours ago, at least five water rescues were underway in Perry County.
The Weather Channel tweeted that most flash flood warnings are in effect for eastern Kentucky.
State Gov. Andy Beshear wrote: “Kentucky, please be aware of the weather.
“Heavy rain is expected across the Commonwealth through Friday, with possible flooding in the eastern part of the state. Please be alert and take all precautions to keep yourself and others safe.”
Alongside his warning message, he uploaded an image showing forecasted rainfall levels across the state through Friday.
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