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Kentucky is in a state of emergency ahead of storms, which are expected to last 4 days
Ahead of a predicted four-day round of severe storms, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for the Bluegrass State Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Beshear's office, the storm is expected to last for four days and bring potentially historic amounts of rain, wind and possible tornadoes around the state.
Kentucky Governor declares state of emergency ahead of four-day severe weather event
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of the first round of severe storms that are expected to last for four days
Trump signs emergency declaration as much of Kentucky under flood warning after intense rainfall
President Donald Trump signed an order Friday declaring a state of emergency for Kentucky as rain continue to pound much of the state. The presidential declaration allows the state to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding.

See photos, video of flooding across Kentucky

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Kentucky floods: Carroll County orders mandatory evacuations after accidental dam release
Several Kentucky communities are expected to be isolated by floodwaters as rising rivers and streams cover roads around the region.
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.
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 floods: Floodwaters force water system shutdown in Frankfort
Several Kentucky communities are expected to be isolated by floodwaters as rising rivers and streams cover roads around the region.
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State of Emergency declared in Frankfort, Franklin Co. ahead of expected flooding
The Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management Director Ray Kinney advised residents on Saturday to take ...
Trump signs emergency declaration as much of KY under flood warning after intense rainfall
An additional 3 to 4 inches of rain could fall in Lexington by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Ky. Emergency Operation Plan in effect as storms continue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -WKYT isn’t the only ones tracking the weather; Governor Andy Beshear ordered on Wednesday that the ...
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Mayor Gorton declares State of Emergency in Fayette County as rainfall continues
Officials with the city of Lexington announced that Mayor Linda Gorton has declared a state of emergency in Fayette County ...
When will severe storms hit in Kentucky? See the timing for cities across the commonwealth
The rest of the commonwealth, which includes part of south-central Kentucky and the majority of east Kentucky, will be hit ...