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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.
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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
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 []
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
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
ABC7 New York
· Jun 28, 2026
4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, governor says
At least four people are dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday.
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Related coverage for "Kentucky governor says 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains": Borneo Bulletin — Four dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, says Kentucky governor. CNN — Kentucky hit by deadly flooding. DNyuz — At Least 4 Are Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says. Off The Press — At least 3 dead in Kentucky flash flooding; emergency declared. The Watchers — Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky. ABC7 New York — 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, governor says