Four people have died from flash floods in Kentucky, governor says
Summary
Four people have died in Kentucky due to flash floods caused by heavy rainstorms. The governor declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay alert and avoid driving as flooding and rain continue.Key Facts
- Four people died: three in Madison County and one in Jackson County, Kentucky.
- Flash floods occurred after up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky.
- The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
- Some areas in southwestern Indiana received 4 to 10 inches of rain by late Saturday.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to the flooding.
- Emergency teams performed multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes.
- In Bullitt County near Louisville, residents were asked to evacuate temporarily after a landslide near a dam embankment.
- Authorities said the dam remained stable with no signs of failure.
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