Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people
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Dangerous flash floods hit Kentucky
At least four people were killed in Kentucky and the governor declared a state of emergency after rounds of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding.
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Rising water continues to threaten multiple Kentucky counties amid flash flooding
Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that multiple areas in Kentucky saw as much as eight inches of rain, with rising water continuing to threaten multiple counties.
As storms proceed into June 26, officials predict the most severe weather will happen from 2-9 p.m., with rain expected to move through Louisville as storms develop around 1-3 p.m. In addition to a continued risk of flash flooding in localized areas, other threats include damaging wind gusts, hail and localized heavy rainfall and lightning.
Saturday’s flash flooding hit Madison County particularly hard, displacing 17 households and leaving 320 homes without water, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.
Flash flooding hit south-central Kentucky after up to 10.7 inches of rain in some areas. It inundated homes and roads as the storm moved into Tennessee.
Flash floods triggered by torrential rainfall have caused widespread damage in Sikkim, washing away a Bailey Bridge in Mangan district and disrupting connectivity.
Heavy rain led to flash flooding across parts of Wichita Thursday night, and families are now dealing with the cleanup. While some damage is minor, others are facing costly repairs, the Red Cross is helping families begin the recovery process.
Louisville and Southern Indiana counties are under a flash flood watch as rounds of storms move through the area.
