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Flash flooding kills 5 across Kentucky and Tennessee

Off The Press

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June 29, 2026

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A woman was killed on Sunday in Tennessee as she attempted to rescue her son, who had been swept away in high waters, a local sheriff’s office said, as a flash flood threat was in effect for parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, where four other deaths were recorded. The Grainger County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee []...Click to read more

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Hindustan Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge

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.

The Watchers

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· Jun 28, 2026

Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky

At least four fatalities were reported in Madison and Jackson counties as deadly flash floods swept across Kentucky on June 27, 2026. Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide emergency as forecasts called for additional heavy rain and emergency crews responded to rescues, flooded homes, and damaged infrastructure. Five counties had also declared local States of Emergency. Source

Off The Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

At least 3 dead in Kentucky flash flooding; emergency declared

At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, with additional fatalities expected to be confirmed soon. The severe weather event promoted Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency Saturday. Beshear warned Kentucky residents in a video message not to drive after []...Click to read more

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kentucky hit by deadly flooding

Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way. #cnn #news #kentucky

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

At Least 4 Are Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says

At least four people were killed in flooding in Kentucky on Saturday as heavy rains prompted evacuations and the governor declared a state of emergency. Gov. Andy Beshear said that officials had received reports of three deaths in Madison County, near Lexington, and one death in Jackson County, including “at least one motorist swept away []

USA TODAY

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· Jun 29, 2026

At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky

Two rounds of storms brought nearly a foot of rain in some areas of Kentucky, surpassing previous rainfall records. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/06/29/kentucky-tennessee-flash-flood-emergency/90735213007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

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Related coverage for "Flash flooding kills 5 across Kentucky and Tennessee": Hindustan Times — Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge. The Watchers — Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky. Off The Press — At least 3 dead in Kentucky flash flooding; emergency declared. CNN — Kentucky hit by deadly flooding. DNyuz — At Least 4 Are Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says. USA TODAY — At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky