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 victims of the record flash flooding. The dry weather is expected to come to an end Sunday afternoon as a boundary lifts north back into the region,” the National Weather Service’s Jackson, Kentucky office tweeted. “We’re just hoping we can get some help,” Caudill, who is staying with his family at Jenny Wiley State Park in a free room, for now, told The Associated Press.

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US storms kill at least 21 across 4 states on Memorial Day weekend
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US storms kill at least 21 across 4 states on Memorial Day weekend

Hindustan Times  

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept the Southern Plains and the Ozark Mountains have killed at least 21 people across four U.S. states as of Monday afternoon and wrecked hundreds of buildings, as forecasters warned of more severe weather. The death toll over the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend: at least eight fatalities in Arkansas, seven in Texas, four in Kentucky and …

Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims
1 year ago

Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims

Associated Press  

State-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for quickly getting aid to storm victims, Gov. He previously said the relief funds are “fully transparent,” having undergone scrutiny from the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature and open-records requests for documentation. Massive amounts of federal and state assistance have poured into the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kentucky flood survivors turn to grim task: Burying the dead
2 years, 4 months ago

Kentucky flood survivors turn to grim task: Burying the dead

Associated Press  

CHAVIES, Ky. — Angel Campbell should have been sitting in her usual chair in her grandmother’s living room this week, looking through her old photo albums and eating her favorite soup beans. A week after 82-year-old Nellie Mae Howard died in the devastating floods that killed at least 37 people in eastern Kentucky, Campbell can’t stop thinking about how she …

After the rain, heat descends on flooded Kentucky towns
2 years, 4 months ago

After the rain, heat descends on flooded Kentucky towns

Associated Press  

HINDMAN, Ky. — Withering heat was descending on a region of eastern Kentucky already reeling from massive flooding, forcing residents laboring to clean up after the deluge to cope with an oppressive new threat. “Extreme heat, extreme humidity, that’s stressful in itself,” said Jerry Stacy, the emergency management director in hard-hit Perry County, Kentucky. It don’t get a lot worse …

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 …

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, …

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods
54 years, 11 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods

Associated Press  

Amid a climbing death toll, frantic searches for the missing and the daunting cleanup of mud-soaked homes and businesses, Kentucky authorities braced for the possibility of more storms and flash floods Sunday. Andy Beshear said on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that the death toll had risen by one to 26 from last week’s storms. Beshear said state police were taking …

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 …

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says

NPR  

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP Heavy rains that drenched Appalachia earlier this week brought what Gov. The flooding has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, including four children, but the governor said he expects the death toll to rise as …

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding
2 years, 4 months ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding

NPR  

Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Heavy rains have flooded many communities in Appalachia, and more rain is in the forecast. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, and he's called the flooding one of the worst and most devastating in the history of the state. We put about $100 million …

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 …

Appalachian Floods Kill At Least 16 With More Rain On The Horizon
2 years, 4 months ago

Appalachian Floods Kill At Least 16 With More Rain On The Horizon

Huff Post  

Home and structures are flooded near Quicksand, Kentucky, on July 28. Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP JACKSON, Ky. — Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in Kentucky and swamped entire Appalachian towns, prompting a frenzied search for survivors Friday through some of the poorest communities …

'Devastating' Floods Kill 8 In Kentucky; More Deaths Expected
2 years, 4 months ago

'Devastating' Floods Kill 8 In Kentucky; More Deaths Expected

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some of the worst flooding in Kentucky history has killed at least eight people so far, officials said Thursday, and the death toll is expected to keep rising. Kentucky National Guard Maj. Gen. Hal Lamberton said at Beshear’s news conference that his crews are out in helicopters rescuing people stranded on rooftops. “ we’re striving to do …

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 …

Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue
2 years, 4 months ago

Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue

NPR  

Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Swensen/Getty Images Michael Swensen/Getty Images At least 16 people are dead and many are unaccounted for after heavy rains caused major flooding in parts of Eastern Kentucky and surrounding Appalachian communities. Homes, businesses and roadways were under water after severe weather hit …

Flooding in central Appalachia kills at least 8 in Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

Flooding in central Appalachia kills at least 8 in Kentucky

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Torrential rains unleashed devastating floods in Appalachia on Thursday, as fast-rising water killed at least eight people in Kentucky and sent people scurrying to rooftops to be rescued. “We will.” Flash flooding and mudslides were reported across the mountainous region of eastern Kentucky, western Virginia and southern West Virginia, where thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain over …

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia

NPR  

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP JACKSON, Ky. — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. "We've still got …

Kentucky tornadoes: At least 74 dead as recovery efforts ramp up
3 years ago

Kentucky tornadoes: At least 74 dead as recovery efforts ramp up

Al Jazeera  

Kentucky is by far worst hit by a cluster of storms that tore through central US states, devastating entire communities. During a news conference on Monday morning, Governor Andy Beshear said authorities were still assessing the damage from the tornadoes, which levelled entire neighbourhoods, destroyed 1,000 homes and wiped out critical infrastructure. “With this amount of damage and rubble it …

Biden declares disaster in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
3 years ago

Biden declares disaster in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

Al Jazeera  

Spokesman for candle factory destroyed by tornado in Kentucky says death toll at the site may be lower than expected. US President Joe Biden has declared a major federal disaster in Kentucky, releasing more aid to the hard-hit state, after a swarm of deadly tornadoes ripped across the country’s central region. “And we still don’t know how many lives are …

‘Devastating loss’ as floods kill 22 in US state of Tennessee
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Devastating loss’ as floods kill 22 in US state of Tennessee

Al Jazeera  

Record-breaking floodwaters kill 22 people, including two toddlers who were swept from their father’s arms in southern US state. Devastating floods in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 22 people dead, including twin toddlers who were swept from their father’s arms, according to local officials. “It’s tough, but we’re going to move forward.” The names of …

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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