Kentucky, flooding
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In the aftermath of days of heavy rain, Kentucky is now seeing record levels of flooding.
From Lexington Herald-Leader
Parts of the South and Midwest were pummeled by relentless rain and tornadic storms on Saturday as a prolonged period of life-threatening flood risk reached its peak.
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Death toll rises in Kentucky from historic flooding
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Four deaths have been confirmed as a result of ongoing weather, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear previously said, with several regions to see worsening conditions in the next few days. Start the day smarter...
From The Courier Journal
The Kentucky River reached near record levels after several days of rain.
From Associated Press
Weekend rain in Kentucky resulted in flooding that killed two people.
From Washington Examiner
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Nearly a week of widespread heavy rain caused flooding across Kentucky and southern Indiana, putting feet of water in homes and businesses and sparking evacuations in several small towns near the Kentucky River.
Much of central and western Kentucky were already experiencing flooding Friday. Some of the region could soon see an additional half-foot of rain.
The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.
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One pastor spent Tuesday morning checking on his church members in a neighborhood affected by the Kentucky River flooding in Frankfort.
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WLKY on MSNGov. Beshear gives update on flooding, reminds drivers to remain cautious as waters recedeGov. Andy Beshear gave an update Tuesday morning on the continuing flooding across Kentucky. You can soon watch it in its entirety in the player above. Beshear spoke on the state's response to the emergency with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson also participating.
The storm system resulted in at least 16 deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come.