Kentucky faces devastating flooding with 8 dead and more than a thousand rescued
SUMMARY
Severe flooding in Kentucky and Tennessee has led to at least eight confirmed fatalities, with more expected as search-and-rescue efforts continue. In Kentucky, more than 1,000 rescues have been made, and areas like Hart, Pike, and Clay counties have been hit hardest. A mother and her 7-year-old child were among the victims when their car was swept away in Hart County. Thousands are without power, and tens of thousands are facing water supply disruptions or boil-water advisories. The flooding, caused by up to 6 inches of rain, also affected Tennessee, with some neighborhoods submerged and mudslides blocking roads in Virginia. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, and President Donald Trump approved disaster relief funding. Both states remain under flood warnings, with concerns about swollen streams and continued dangers from floodwaters. Authorities are urging residents to avoid travel and stay safe as recovery efforts unfold.
