Overview
- Heavy, slow-moving storms that produced roughly 6–7 inches of rain on June 27 caused rapid flash flooding across central and western Kentucky and triggered dozens of water rescues and evacuations.
- Governor Andy Beshear announced on July 7 that two additional flood-related deaths were confirmed in Hardin and Jefferson counties, raising the statewide death toll to six.
- Officials have not released the identities or detailed circumstances of the two most recent victims while search, recovery and investigations continue in affected areas.
- The governor declared a statewide state of emergency on June 27 and has ordered statewide damage assessments to support a formal request for federal disaster aid.
- Floodwaters washed out county bridges and state roads, damaged and destroyed homes, and left communities facing short-term displacement and longer-term infrastructure repair needs.