Overview
- Gov. Andy Beshear issued the statewide emergency on Saturday after intense thunderstorms produced localized downpours of roughly six to seven inches that caused fast-moving flash floods.
- Emergency crews have conducted dozens of water rescues and ordered evacuations, including a community evacuation in Bullitt County, as teams remain on-scene to reach stranded residents.
- Officials have received reports of multiple flood-related deaths with at least one motorist swept away and killed and several fatalities being verified by authorities.
- The flooding left at least a dozen state roads out of service and wiped out numerous county bridges, constraining access and prompting crews to prioritize damage surveys and high-axle rescue vehicles for isolated areas.
- State leaders urged people to avoid driving after dark and to reserve 911 for life‑threatening calls while directing non-emergencies to the State Warning Point, and they activated price‑gouging laws to protect consumers during recovery.