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

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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 a lot of searching to do," said Jerry Stacy, the emergency management director in Kentucky's hard-hit Perry County. Enlarge this image toggle caption Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP Emergency crews made close to 50 air rescues and hundreds of water rescues on Thursday, and more people still needed help, Beshear said: "This is not only an ongoing disaster but an ongoing search and rescue. Brandon Bonds, a weather service meteorologist in Jackson, said some places could see more rain Friday afternoon and begin to dry out on Saturday "before things pick back up Sunday and into next week."

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast
2 years, 4 months ago

Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast

Associated Press  

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 in America. Beshear said Friday that at least six children were among the victims and that the …

'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

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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 …

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