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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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The Watchers
· 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
· 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
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat
THE BREAKDOWN: An escalating flash flood threat puts nearly 60 million people across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England on high alert through Monday night. Following intense weekend storms that left the ground completely saturated, NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has upgraded flood risks for major metro areas along the I-95 corridor, including New York [] Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain
Videos of flash-flooded rivers and overflowing pavements went viral on social media on Wednesday as residents in parts of Hong Kong grappled with more than 70 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The intensity of the floods prompted some users online to claim a picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong when a clip was shared by another person. “I actually live in the village houses right above that spot, so I wanted to post the video I took this morning to prove...
CBC News
· Jun 28, 2026
Kentucky governor says 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains
Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana amid heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 9, 2026
AccuWeather Alert:Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of NYC, NJ
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of New York City and New Jersey as heavy rain moves through the area.
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Related coverage for "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. Tampa Free Press — Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat. South China Morning Post — Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain. CBC News — Kentucky governor says 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains. ABC7 New York — AccuWeather Alert:Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of NYC, NJ