US Politics | Kentucky flooding leaves at least one person dead and entire towns submerged in water after horror mudslides
AT least one person is dead and more missing after catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides in Kentucky on Wednesday night. Entire towns have been left submerged in water with families waiting to be rescued on their roofs as the National Guard is called in after what is being described as the worst flooding in the history of the state. 
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Heavy rain poured down across southeastern Kentucky late Wednesday into Thursday morning, prompting a flash flood emergency. More than six inches of rain hit the area last night, with hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. "For so many of our residents, we are currently experiencing one of the worst most devastating flooding events in Kentucky's history," Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said this morning. "What we're going to see coming out of this is massive property damage, we expect the loss of life, hundreds will lose their homes, and this is going to be yet another event that it's going to take not months but likely years for many families to rebuild and recover from." The Perry County Sheriff's Department confirmed at least one death in the county. Beshear declared a state of emergency, and The State National Guard has been deployed. The floods have left multiple people stranded on the rooftops of their homes, along with the missing. Read More News 
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CITY SWAMPED One killed and residents trapped as 'catastrophic' flash floods hit St Louis "There are a number of people that are unaccounted for and I'm nearly certain this is a situation where we are going to lose some of them," Beshear said. "A lot of Kentuckians will probably lose most of what they have.... Faculty members are also stranded at a school. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Most read in The US Sun WHY, KY? Kardashian fans mock Kylie Jenner after she debuts 'AWFUL' new hairstyle 'HEEBIE JEEBIES' The View host Ana admits she felt 'uncomfortable' during creepy segment 'MORE FLAVOR!' The View fans already beg for Alyssa Farah's FIRING over 'annoying habit' AVOIDING HODA? Today fans furious as Savannah misses show AGAIN during Hoda 'feud' CASH ASSISTANCE Millions of Americans to start getting up to $1,500 relief checks in DAYS WAREHOUSE SHOP I'm a food expert - the four items to never buy at Costco Martin County's water system has completely shut down to repair burst lines, and the state has trucks on their way to aid in replenishing the supply. As of this morning, the water was still receding in most areas. Around 23,000 Kenutakians are without power. Jenny Wiley, Buckhorn, and Pine Mountain State Parks are open to people who have lost their homes. Kenutray National Guard Adjunct Major General Hal Lamberton said they have aviation and 15 t0 20 ...high axle vehicles..., which can get through flooded roads to deliver supplies and retrieve residents from flooded homes. The state has also sent out three helicopters, and multiple trucks to get through the water. Read More on The US Sun 
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TRAGIC American Pickers alum Frank Fritz's stepdad died DAYS before star's stroke The state police are also fully active, the transportation department is preparing for debris removal, and Fish and Wildlife working to make water rescues where safe for their personnel, and Forestry is ready for any cleanup, Beshear said. Parts of Manchester County had reached 7.4 inches and 8.8 inches of rain fell near Hayden and Hazard Counties meteorologist Jim Caldwell said on Twitter.
Buck Hornschool in Kentucky is almost fully underwater Heavy rain poured down across southeastern Kentucky late Wednesday into Thursday morning, prompting a flash flood emergency. More than six inches of rain hit the area last night, with hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. "For so many of our residents, we are currently experiencing one of the worst most devastating flooding events in Kentucky's history," Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said this morning. "What we're going to see coming out of this is massive property damage, we expect the loss of life, hundreds will lose their homes, and this is going to be yet another event that it's going to take not months but likely years for many families to rebuild and recover from." The Perry County Sheriff's Department confirmed at least one death in the county. Beshear declared a state of emergency, and The State National Guard has been deployed. The floods have left multiple people stranded on the rooftops of their homes, along with the missing. Read More News SICK CONFESSION Notorious killer reveals why he murdered tragic teen in chilling new tapes CITY SWAMPED One killed and residents trapped as 'catastrophic' flash floods hit St Louis "There are a number of people that are unaccounted for and I'm nearly certain this is a situation where we are going to lose some of them," Beshear said. "A lot of Kentuckians will probably lose most of what they have.... Faculty members are also stranded at a school. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Most read in The US Sun WHY, KY? Kardashian fans mock Kylie Jenner after she debuts 'AWFUL' new hairstyle 'HEEBIE JEEBIES' The View host Ana admits she felt 'uncomfortable' during creepy segment 'MORE FLAVOR!' The View fans already beg for Alyssa Farah's FIRING over 'annoying habit' AVOIDING HODA? Today fans furious as Savannah misses show AGAIN during Hoda 'feud' CASH ASSISTANCE Millions of Americans to start getting up to $1,500 relief checks in DAYS WAREHOUSE SHOP I'm a food expert - the four items to never buy at Costco Martin County's water system has completely shut down to repair burst lines, and the state has trucks on their way to aid in replenishing the supply. As of this morning, the water was still receding in most areas. Around 23,000 Kenutakians are without power. Jenny Wiley, Buckhorn, and Pine Mountain State Parks are open to people who have lost their homes. Kenutray National Guard Adjunct Major General Hal Lamberton said they have aviation and 15 t0 20 ...high axle vehicles..., which can get through flooded roads to deliver supplies and retrieve residents from flooded homes. The state has also sent out three helicopters, and multiple trucks to get through the water. Read More on The US Sun 'HUGE HEART' Family of ex-Cuomo staffer killed in Lyft tragedy share heartbreaking tribute TRAGIC American Pickers alum Frank Fritz's stepdad died DAYS before star's stroke The state police are also fully active, the transportation department is preparing for debris removal, and Fish and Wildlife working to make water rescues where safe for their personnel, and Forestry is ready for any cleanup, Beshear said. Parts of Manchester County had reached 7.4 inches and 8.8 inches of rain fell near Hayden and Hazard Counties meteorologist Jim Caldwell said on Twitter.
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