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Kentucky Orders Evacuations

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"This is just the beginning," said Owen County's Emergency Management director Larry Karsner, who helped the family of five and other families escape the rising floodwaters.
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Kentucky is now seeing record levels of flooding.
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The storm, which has killed at least 16 people, doesn’t show signs of letting up.
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'Just the beginning': Streets turn to rivers in Kentucky as evacuations abound
Residents across Kentucky and the central United States fled their homes as officials ordered evacuations and nearby rivers continued to rise.
As the Kentucky River rises, residents evacuate, and fear the worst is still ahead
Whether in their own watercraft or through local rescue teams, residents left their homes along the raging Kentucky River.
Kentucky Orders Evacuations As Rivers Reach Near-Record Levels
Kentucky is grappling with severe flooding as relentless storms have caused rivers to swell to near-record levels, prompting widespread evacuations and significant disruptions across the state. The flooding comes as a powerful storm system swept across parts of the country last week,
See photos, video of flooding across Kentucky as rivers continue to rise
See photos and video of flooding across Kentucky, including Frankfort, Owen County, Pendleton County, Woodford County, Mercer County and Lincoln County.
Live updates: Flooding, evacuations continue throughout Kentucky as rain stops
Here’s the latest from the deadly weather system that has killed two in Kentucky and is forcing evacuations across the commonwealth. Check out new photos and video.
Kentucky floods: Which areas have warnings? When will they end? What to know Sunday
Kentucky remains in the throes of deadly flooding from a severe storm system that has dumped torrential rain over the state since Wednesday. The continued significant levels of rainfall have resulted in historic flooding in some areas.
Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region
The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has killed at least 16 people, doesn’t show signs of letting up.
2 Kentucky towns under evacuation order as Ohio River tributary will reach 'major' flood stage
Officials have imposed a mandatory evacuation for residents in two Kentucky towns as high floodwaters are expected due to flooding from the Licking River.
Flooding in Frankfort: What we saw Sunday as Kentucky River levels rise to dangerous level
The Kentucky River is projected to crest at 49.5 feet, one foot higher than the all-time record set in 1978, resulting in flooding throughout Frankfort.

Kentucky towns hit by flooding

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Over the past several days, Kentucky has seen significant levels of rainwater, causing severe flooding across the commonwealth.
From The Courier Journal
A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more ...
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Kentucky towns hit by flooding after deadly storm sweeps across US South and Midwest
The storm system resulted in at least 16 deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come.
Violent storms sweep through central US and prompt evacuations in flooded Kentucky
Rising river levels in Kentucky are prompting evacuations and warnings to move to safer ground with water rescues under way in flooded areas.
10 photos that show flooding, devastation left from severe storms in Kentucky
Severe storms and heavy rainfall caused significant damage and flooding throughout Kentucky. Here's a look at 10 photos that show the devastation.
At Least 16 Dead In Flooding And Tornadoes As Storms Slash U.S. South And Midwest
A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest has resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather.
Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage of rain and tornadoes
Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes.
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LIVE | Gov. Beshear gives update on widespread flooding through Kentucky
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear is holding a news conference to give the latest information on the flooding and how the state is responding. Sign up for our Newsletters It's streaming live in the player above at 10 a.
Kentucky flooding begins, with more rain coming: 'It is only going to get worse'
Much of central and western Kentucky were already experiencing flooding Friday. Some of the region could soon see an additional half-foot of rain.
How much did it rain in Louisville? | Extreme Rainfall Totals
In the city of Louisville itself, nearly 7 inches of rain fell, causing significant disruption. Streets were transformed into fast-moving rivers, with cars submerged and people forced to seek higher ground.
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Western Ky. communities break rainfall records after dangerous, four-day onslaught of storms
The high rainfall totals have seen many communities across the Purchase and Pennyrile areas experience disastrous flooding and other impacts from heavy rains, including in Dawson Springs, Hickman, Hopkinsville and Mayfield, among others. Dozens of homes and businesses have seen impacts from the storms so far.
Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S.
Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.
How much rain has Louisville and surrounding areas received so far?
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have drenched Kentuckiana, with parts of western Kentucky seeing more than 10 inches the last 72 hours.
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