Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear provided a weather update Sunday morning following 24 hours of severe storms, which resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread damage.
At least eight Kentuckians lost their lives due to the weekend storms:
- Hart County: An adult male, a woman, and her child
- Pike County: Two adult males
- Washington County: An adult female
- Clay County: An adult male
- Nelson County: One fatality
Many of these deaths were attributed to individuals attempting to drive through floodwaters, Gov. Beshear noted.
Emergency responders conducted over 1,000 rescues as floodwaters, strong winds, and hazardous conditions swept across the state of Kentucky. Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads, follow safety advisories, and stay updated on weather alerts as recovery efforts continue.
Last month, Mayor Linda Gorton declared a snow emergency in Lexington, Kentucky this week as the city continues to experience heavy snowfall, with more expected in the coming days.
The declaration has partially activated Lexington’s Emergency Operations Center and placed public safety divisions on 24-hour schedules through Thursday. Crews responsible for snow removal are working alternating 12-hour shifts to ensure the city’s roads remain as safe and passable as possible.
“I’m putting all hands on deck,” Gorton said in a statement. “This emergency declaration fully mobilizes our public safety resources to help residents handle the severe weather we are experiencing.”
Although the current emergency declaration does not include a parking ban on snow emergency routes, the mayor has encouraged residents to avoid parking on these streets to aid snow removal efforts. The city urges residents to exercise caution and stay updated on weather and road conditions as the situation develops.
