Overview
- Gov. Andy Beshear announced the statewide emergency Saturday to coordinate Kentucky Emergency Management, state police and prepositioned swift‑water teams for flood response.
- Local emergencies were already declared in Bullitt, Madison, Meade, Mercer and Spencer counties and Bullitt County ordered a community evacuation after roads and neighborhoods flooded.
- Rescue crews have pulled people from flooded vehicles and homes and continue water rescues while officials warn heavy rain may produce roughly 7 inches more in some areas through late Saturday night.
- Reports of flood‑related fatalities have been received by state officials but remain unconfirmed and are under investigation.
- The governor urged residents to avoid driving after dark and to reserve 911 for life‑threatening calls while the state activated price‑gouging laws and a non‑emergency State Warning Point for other needs.