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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
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CNN
· 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
· 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 []
UPI
· Jun 28, 2026
At least four people dead in Kentucky flash floods, emergency declared
At least four people dead in Kentucky flash floods, emergency declared
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Four dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, says Kentucky governor
Four dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, says Kentucky governor
Off The Press
· 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
Hindustan Times
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky": CNN — Kentucky hit by deadly flooding. DNyuz — At Least 4 Are Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says. UPI — At least four people dead in Kentucky flash floods, emergency declared. Borneo Bulletin — Four dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, says Kentucky governor. Off The Press — At least 3 dead in Kentucky flash flooding; emergency declared. Hindustan Times — Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge