For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US
2 years, 4 months ago

For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the weekly weather newsletter, the CNN Weather Brief, which is released every Monday. “Heavy rainfall rates will be possible,” said the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Kentucky, adding, “Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding will be a concern, especially in persistent activity, training storms,” including areas that are vulnerable to flooding due to recent events. Matt Stone/Courier Journal/USA Today Network/Imagn Flood damage is visible as the Kentucky National Guard flies over Buckhorn, Kentucky, on Saturday. Matt Stone/Courier Journal/USA Today Network/Imagn A Perry County school bus sits in floodwaters in Ned, Kentucky, on Friday. Matt Stone/Courier Journal/USA Today Network Homes and structures are flooded near Quicksand, Kentucky, on Thursday.

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High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US
1 year, 5 months ago

High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US

Associated Press  

MAYFIELD, Ky. — High-water rescue crews pulled people from flooded homes and vehicles Wednesday in Kentucky, where waves of thunderstorms prompted flash flood warnings and watches. With so much rain falling so quickly, it was a “life-threatening situation” in the Mayfield and Wingo areas early Wednesday, according to Keith Cooley, a senior forecaster with the weather service in Paducah, Kentucky. …

Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help

Associated Press  

LOST CREEK, Ky. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. Beshear said the flooding was “unlike anything we’ve ever seen” in the state and credited Biden …

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky

Al Jazeera  

The trip is Biden’s second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden travelled to Kentucky to meet with families and view damage from storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history. “As long as it takes, we’re going to be here.” …

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky

Associated Press  

Thunderstorms on Friday brought a renewed threat of flooding to parts of Kentucky ravaged by high water a week ago. As residents continued cleaning up from the late July floods that killed at least 37 people, rain started falling on already saturated ground in eastern Kentucky late Friday morning. Some places could receive up to 3 inches of rain by …

Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey the damage from last week’s devastating floods and meet with those affected. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy, at a Federal Emergency Management Agency State Disaster Recovery Center. At least 37 people lost their lives in the flooding after 8 to …

US: Biden to visit Kentucky, state battered by floods and heat
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Biden to visit Kentucky, state battered by floods and heat

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden will travel to Kentucky on August 8 to meet with officials and families hit by disaster. Kentucky could receive more than three inches of additional rain by Friday night, and Governor Beshear was forced to cancel plans to visit areas touched by flooding on Friday due to unsafe travel conditions. “We’re going to deliver water until …

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns
2 years, 4 months ago

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles. Andy Beshear said the death toll rose to 37 while hundreds of people remained unaccounted for five days after one of the …

US: Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 35 as rains continue
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 35 as rains continue

Al Jazeera  

The death toll continues to mount as sustained rainfall threatens the battered state with more flash flooding. “If things weren’t hard enough on the people of this region, they’re getting rain right now,” Beshear said, noting a number of counties remained under a flash-flood warning as of Monday morning. Beshear declared a state of emergency last Thursday, and US President …

Flooding, drought and wildfires thrash US this week in what scientists say is the climate future
2 years, 4 months ago

Flooding, drought and wildfires thrash US this week in what scientists say is the climate future

CNN  

CNN — Extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum has thrashed parts of the US over the past week – one of the many signals that climate change is here now, scientists say. “Another aspect is that, over the last 100 plus years, the land surface has actually warmed more than the ocean, so the largest signal that we’re …

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery
2 years, 4 months ago

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery

Huff Post  

As residents in Appalachia tried to slowly piece their lives back together, flash flood warnings were issued for at least eight eastern Kentucky counties. The National Weather Service said radar indicated up to 4 inches of rain fell Sunday in some areas, with more rain possible. Beshear said the death toll climbed to 28 on Sunday from last week’s storms, …

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks
2 years, 4 months ago

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.” Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters …

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25

Al Jazeera  

At least 25 people, including four children, killed as torrential rains swept through towns across the state, governor says. At least 25 people died, including four children, when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia, Kentucky’s governor has said. Governor Andy Beshear said on Saturday that the number would likely rise significantly and it could take weeks to find all the …

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state
2 years, 4 months ago

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state

NPR  

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state Tens of thousands are without power, and the flooding caused massive damage in eastern Kentucky. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Search and rescue efforts continue in southeastern Kentucky today after intense rainfall Wednesday night caused devastating flooding. INGOLD: Well, the Kentucky National Guard is also helping with search and rescue. We're expecting …

Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue
2 years, 4 months ago

Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as a result of record flooding in eastern Kentucky, authorities said, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue teams look for missing people from communities washed away by the waters. “The tough news is 16 confirmed fatalities now, and folks that’s going to get a lot …

Kentucky flood: Vaccines needed to be rescued by boat amid flooding
3 years, 9 months ago

Kentucky flood: Vaccines needed to be rescued by boat amid flooding

CNN  

CNN — A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov. Heavy rains on top of snow melt which saturated the soil have caused major flooding in Kentucky, which set over a dozen record for rainfall totals on Sunday, according to CNN Meteorologist …

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