Kentucky Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency

State of emergency declared in Kentucky for flooding risk | 2-5 inches of rain expected
A state of emergency was declared for Kentucky Friday ahead of torrential downpours expected to bring several inches of rain to the Commonwealth this weekend. Gov. Andy Beshear made the declaration Friday morning as a flood watch is in effect for the entire state.
Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rain in Kentucky
With the additional rain expected on top of recent downpours, Kentucky is bracing for 2 to 5 inches of rainfall, with river flooding being a primary concern in various regions of the state.
Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of potentially severe flooding in KY this weekend
Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s alerting swift-water rescue teams and national guard helicopters in preparation for the storm.
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency for Kentucky ahead of torrential rain
The governor of Kentucky declared a state of emergency on Friday ahead of anticipated flooding this weekend across the Commonwealth.
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of rain, possible floods
A flood watch issued by the National Weather Service has been expanded as a system that could bring up to 6 inches of rain in some area moves into the region.
State of emergency declared in Kentucky in advance of forecasted heavy rain, flooding
Isolated major river flooding is predicted in parts of central and eastern Kentucky specifically for the Kentucky, Rolling Fork, Green and Rough Rivers. The U.S. Army Corp of Engi
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday, Feb. 15, through midday Sunday, Feb. 16.
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rain
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of the heavy rain expected to hit the Bluegrass this weekend.
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of expected flooding: ‘Dangerous conditions’
We want everyone to be careful,” Gov. Beshear said. “The amount of rain coming down will make it hard to drive, and flash flooding, especially across our roads, can create dangerous conditions."

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