The severe weather threat was reduced Thursday, but additional rainfall combined with more rain in the forecast has state officials reminding Kentuckians to make good decisions and avoid risks involved with flash flooding and widespread flooding.
The National Weather Service in Louisville says a stalled cold front means there are still chances for storms Friday and Saturday, but the threat of tornadoes is reduced. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are still expected through the weekend, which increases the risk for flooding.
During his Team Kentucky Update Thursday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said no fatalities and only a few injuries have been reported in this week’s storms, but now is the time to make good decisions and stay safe.
“The February flooding that we really just got through, that we are still cleaning up and rebuilding from, showed us that especially when we have this much rain it’s the decisions about when to get out, about what to drive through, and when to go stay with someone else that can be the difference between life and death,” Beshear said.
Beshear thanked emergency management personnel and emergency responders for their hard work, and said they remain busy.
“Emergency management remains activated and is ramping up to assist in any issues,” Beshear said. “Swiftwater teams are activated, including assistance that we’re getting from the state of Vermont, and our Kentucky National Guard is ramping up to assist. We will get through this if everyone takes the rising and standing water seriously.”
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four has posted an update on flooded state roadways in the area, as have several area law enforcement agencies on conditions in their jurisdictions.
West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi is asking area residents to avoid the West Point area at this time as residents there are moving their possessions in anticipation of the Ohio River flooding, and the area does not need additional traffic from sightseers checking on the status of the river. West Point has flood parking sites highlighted on the West Point KY Facebook profile.
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